Œuvres complètes de lord Byron, Tome 04 : 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 04" by Baron George Gordon Byron is a collection of poetry and essays written in the early 19th century. The work showcases Byron's literary prowess through various themes, including nostalgia, love, and reflection on the past, with a focus on personal experiences and historical references. The opening of this volume introduces a series of poetic fragments that convey a sense of longing and melancholy, beginning with a farewell to Newstead Abbey, the author's ancestral home. As Byron reflects on the passage of time and the legacy of his forefathers, he explores the bittersweet emotions tied to memory and heritage. The initial piece is rich in historical context, detailing the valor of past ancestral figures while lamenting their fading glory, setting a poignant tone for the collection. Through these verses, readers are invited to engage with themes of loss and identity, as Byron articulates his deep connection to his lineage and the inevitable changes wrought by time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by 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: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2009-02-14