Fiona MacCarthy
Byron: Life and Legend
- ISBN 13:
- 9781444799866
- author:
- Fiona MacCarthy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Murray
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 688
- Dimensions:
- 15.4 x 4.7 x 23.5 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Novelists, Poets & Playwrights,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Byron: A Life and Legend by Fiona MacCarthy offers a fresh perspective on the life and poetry of Lord Byron. Drawing on John Murray's archive, MacCarthy sheds new light on Byron's early years, including his childhood in Scotland and his relationships with adolescent boys. She also explores the complexities of his marriage and friendships, particularly with his publisher John Murray. Byron was a celebrity in his own lifetime, and his legend has only grown since his death at thirty-six. However, separating fact from fiction can be challenging. MacCarthy's biography is meticulously researched and offers a refreshing personal view, one that balances the truth with insight into Byron's inner world. This biography provides an intimate look at Byron's life, revealing the person behind the myth. With its meticulous research and engaging narrative, it is an ideal choice for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of this fascinating figure.
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