The Works of Lord Byron, Vol. 7. Poetry by Baron George Gordon Byron Byron
"The Works of Lord Byron, Vol. 7. Poetry" by Baron George Gordon Byron is a collection of the poet's poems, epigrams, and minor works compiled in the early 20th century. This volume contains a range of Byron's poetry from 1798 to 1824, illustrating his sharp wit and commentary on social and political issues of his time. It showcases the versatility of Byron's work, from humorous epigrams to poignant reflections on life anddeath. At the start of this volume, the introduction provides insights into the compilation of the poems, detailing the various sources and the significance of the pieces included, such as "Epigram on an Old Lady" and "Epitaph on John Adams." The opening not only reflects Byron's comedic style but also touches upon his commentary on the human condition, satire of societal norms, and playful use of language. Themes like the absurdity of life and the exploration of mortality feature prominently, setting the tone for the engaging and diverse poetry that follows in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824 |
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| Editor | Coleridge, Ernest Hartley, 1846-1920 |
| Title | The Works of Lord Byron, Vol. 7. Poetry |
| Credits | Produced by Jonathan Ingram, David Cortesi, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team atwww.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27577 |
| Release Date | Dec 20, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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