Œuvres complètes de lord Byron, Tome 11 : comprenant ses mémoires publiés par Thomas Moore

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824

Contributor:

Moore, Thomas, 1779-1852

Paris, Paulin, 1800-1881

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Œuvres complètes de lord Byron, Tome 11" by Baron George Gordon Byron is a collection of writings by the renowned poet, likely compiled in the early 19th century. This volume includes selected letters and memoirs that provide insight into Byron's life, character, and relationships, revealing his interactions with contemporaries such as Sir Walter Scott. It captures the complexity of his literary career and personal reflections, showcasing the poignant moments and vivid anecdotes of his life. The opening of this tome introduces the reader to Byron through letters and memoirs that reveal his first meeting with Sir Walter Scott and their mutual admiration. It sketches a picture of Byron as a charismatic yet melancholic figure, with personal anecdotes illustrating his relationships, gifts exchanged, and the context of his poetic influences. The letters convey Byron's thoughts on his literary pursuits and comment on the literary scene of the day, as well as his personal struggles, providing a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most significant poets of the Romantic era. This opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of his life and works, inviting readers to appreciate the man behind the poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Keith J. Adams, Mireille Harmelin, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2010-05-24