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See moreA concise, clear-eyed account of the flamboyant poet Byronโs life and work.
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In this new book, David Ellis traces Byron's life from rented lodgings in Aberdeen to the crumbling splendours of Newstead Abbey and then on to his grand tour of the East.
Describing his exile from England after a disastrous marriage, and subsequent travels in Italy and Greece, he shows how completely Byron's experiences coloured his writings, drawing out the tension between the 'serious' works (Childe Harold, The Corsair) and his more comic writings.
Although the former brought him early fame and fortune, it is the latter which now seem most worthwhile.
Byron is a fresh, concise and clear-eyed account of the flamboyant poet's life and work.
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David Ellis offers a concise, lively account of Lord Byron's life, brilliantly capturing the major influences and events through a well-balanced narrative. Reviews highlight the book's insightful, witty, and informative style, providing an engaging portrayal that showcases Byron's complexity and literary prowess. Ellis's work is praised for its clarity and depth, making it a spirited introduction to the enigmatic poet.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781789146820
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 February 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Illustration: 36 illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 200.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 192
About the Author
David Ellis is emeritus professor of English at the University of Kent. His books include Byron in Geneva: That Summer of 1816, Perfidious Albion: The Story of Stendhaland British Culture, and The Comic in Shakespeare.
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