| Author |
Gribble, Francis Henry, 1862-1946 |
| Title |
The Love Affairs of Lord Byron
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"The Love Affairs of Lord Byron" by Francis Henry Gribble is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the romantic entanglements and relationships that shaped the life of the influential poet Lord Byron, asserting that his love affairs were central to his existence and literary output. The author aims to present detailed insights into Byron's relationships with various women, exploring how these connections affected his life and works. The opening of the text sets the scene by framing Byron's love affairs as pivotal events that intertwined with his identity. Gribble draws comparisons between Byron and other noted figures, emphasizing the emotional turmoil and volatility of Byron's romantic life compared to his contemporaries, such as Chateaubriand. The initial sections outline Byron's ancestry and upbringing, laying a foundation for understanding the complexities of his character and passions, as well as hinting at how these early experiences would influence his later tumultuous love life. The tone is both reflective and biographical, suggesting a deeper exploration of how Byron's relationships shaped his poetry and personal history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography
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| Subject |
Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824 -- Relations with women
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
41701 |
| Release Date |
Dec 24, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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