Byron, Lord
Lord Byron - Cain: A Mystery:
- ISBN 13:
- 9781785434334
- author:
- Byron, Lord
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Copyright Group Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 82
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Byron's poetry is the enduring legacy of a life marked by adventure, passion, and tragedy. Born in 1788, the poet and politician George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, was a leading figure of the Romantic Movement, alongside Keats and Shelley. His travels across Europe, particularly in Italy and Greece, had a profound impact on his work.
Despite his aristocratic indulgences and flamboyant style, Byron's life was also marked by financial struggles and personal turmoil. His involvement in the Greek war of Independence in 1823 was a testament to his commitment to the cause, and his poetry reflects the turmoil and passion of that time.
Tragically, Byron's life was cut short when he died in 1824, at the age of 36, from complications related to a cold. His poetry, however, continues to be celebrated for its beauty and power, offering a glimpse into the life and times of a true Romantic hero.