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Byron--child of passion, fool of fame /

A biography of Lord Byron, the 19th century poet, concentrating on his romantic life. The book describes his amours with both men and women, including incest with his half-sister. The author analyzes the extent to which the love affairs influenced his writing.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Eisler, Benita
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1999.
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Byron, George Gordon Byron, > Baron, > 1788-1824.
Poets, English > 19th century > Biography.
Poètes anglais > 19e siècle > Biographies.
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Summary:A biography of Lord Byron, the 19th century poet, concentrating on his romantic life. The book describes his amours with both men and women, including incest with his half-sister. The author analyzes the extent to which the love affairs influenced his writing.
Physical Description:xii, 837 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages [809]-812) and index.
ISBN:0679412999 (alk. paper)
9780679412991 (alk. paper)