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by Baron George Gordon Byron Byron
Step into the world of a Romantic poet whose verses still echo across centuries. This volume gathers his most celebrated long poems—travels through melancholy landscapes, heroic legends, and passionate love—alongside a host of shorter pieces written in far‑flung locales from Malta to the Greek islands. Each work is prefaced with insightful introductions that place the verses in their historical and personal context, while detailed notes reveal the textual nuances and manuscript variations that shaped their final form.
Beyond the major cantos, the collection includes occasional lyrics, sonnets, and translations of folk songs that showcase the poet’s restless curiosity and lyrical versatility. Scholarly commentary by leading editors and historians offers listeners a deeper appreciation of the creative process, the cultural backdrop, and the enduring themes of exile, freedom, and yearning. Whether you’re new to his voice or returning to familiar lines, this anthology opens a doorway to the restless spirit that defined an era.
Language
en
Duration
~36 minutes (35K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2019-03-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1788–1824
A dazzling, scandalous voice of the Romantic era, his poetry pairs wit, feeling, and restless adventure. Best known for works like Don Juan and Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage, he helped turn the poet into a literary celebrity.
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