{"title":"Antony Peattie","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection featuring works by the distinguished author \u003cem\u003eAntony Peattie\u003c\/em\u003e, a master of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir. Antony Peattie is renowned for his meticulous research and captivating storytelling, offering readers a window into the lives of historical and cultural figures with astonishing detail and narrative flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Private Life of Lord Byron\u003c\/em\u003e. In this enthralling biography, Peattie delves into the enigmatic and often tumultuous world of the famed poet Lord Byron, exploring not just his literary achievements but also the intricacies of his personal life and relationships. Through Peattie's insightful and thorough exploration, readers gain a new understanding of Byron's complex character and the societal influences that shaped his extraordinary journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAntony Peattie's books are perfect for those who enjoy diving deep into the intricacies of notable personalities. His ability to weave historical context with personal anecdotes creates an engaging and educational reading experience for all who are curious about the lives of the past’s great figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a lifelong admirer of Lord Byron or a newcomer to Peattie's works, this collection offers a compelling insight into the art of biography as crafted by a skilled and thoughtful writer. Discover the life stories that have influenced cultural history, artfully presented by Antony Peattie.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-private-life-of-lord-byron-by-antony-peattie-9781783524266","title":"The Private Life of Lord Byron","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe great Romantic poet Lord Byron starved himself compulsively for most of his life. His behaviour mystified his friends and other witnesses, yet he never imagined he was ill. Instead, he rationalised his behaviour as a fight for spiritual freedom and made it the cornerstone of his heroic ideal, which was central to his work, his life, and his death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis fresh biographical study aims to explore neglected or misunderstood aspects of Lord Byron's private life to illuminate his writing, his affairs with women, his passion for Napoleon, and his conflicted friendships with Coleridge and Shelley. This in turn leads to a new understanding of his masterpiece, \u003cem\u003eDon Juan\u003c\/em\u003e. July 15, 2019 marked the 200th anniversary of its first publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAntony Peattie situates these patterns of behaviour in a vividly rendered contemporary world, culminating in Byron's last days in Greece, where he tried to starve himself into heroic leadership but damaged his constitution, resulting in his death at the age of thirty-six.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe received image of Byron as a rakish bon vivant is decisively reframed in a biography exploring his personal foibles... Peattie's book is the portrait of an elusive, paradoxical man, a poet who thought that words were as expendable as breath, a narcissist who disliked himself, and a celebrity who laughed at his own publicity.\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846592057580,"sku":"9781783524266","price":79.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27943283482822.jpg?v=1758913945"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/antony-peattie.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}