A Vindication Of Lord Byron (1869)

By Alfred Austin

Book Overview

A Vindication of Lord Byron is a book written by Alfred Austin and published in 1869. The book is a defense of the famous poet Lord Byron, who was often criticized for his personal life and controversial works. Austin argues that Byron's poetry was misunderstood and that his private life should not detract from his literary achievements. The book also includes biographical information about Byron, as well as analysis of his major works, including Don Juan, Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, and Manfred. Austin's defense of Byron was influential in shaping the public perception of the poet and his legacy. A Vindication of Lord Byron is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of one of the most important poets of the Romantic era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436756979
• ISBN13: 9781436756976
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"