Bone, J.Drummond

Byron (Writers & Their Work)

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ISBN 13:: 9780746307755
author:: Bone, J.Drummond
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Northcote House Publishers Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2000
Pages:: 86
Genre:: Literary studies: general
Condition:: New
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Byron: A Study of Complexity and Development For years, Byron's work was misunderstood, either neglected or overshadowed by his own reputation. However, this perception has changed, and he is now widely studied for both his complex politics and as a precursor to post-modernist ideas. Drummond Bone explores the critical challenges of Byron's early work, which often prioritized popularity over depth, alongside the sophisticated comedy found in later works such as Beppo, Don Juan, and The Vision of Judgement. Bone argues that despite its contradictions, Byron's poetic mind developed organically, with his late works emerging from a modern world-view that was relativistic and secular. Byron's writing is now seen as a vital area for post-ideological criticism, offering insights into the poet's unique perspective on politics, society, and literature.

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