Byron's Childe Harold, Cantos III And IV: The Prisoner Of Chillon And Other Poems

By Hardin Craig and Lord Byron

Book Overview

Byron's Childe Harold, Cantos III and IV: The Prisoner of Chillon and Other Poems is a collection of poems by the renowned English poet, Gordon, Lord Byron George. The book includes two cantos from Byron's famous work, Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, as well as several other poems. The third canto of Childe Harold's Pilgrimage continues the story of the titular character as he travels through Europe, reflecting on the beauty and tragedy of the world around him. The fourth canto sees Childe Harold return to England and confront the emptiness of his life. The collection also includes The Prisoner of Chillon, a narrative poem based on the true story of a man imprisoned in a castle in Switzerland, as well as several shorter poems on various subjects, including love, nature, and politics. Throughout the book, Byron's writing is characterized by his signature wit, lyricism, and emotional depth, making it a must-read for fans of English poetry.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: 1432538748
• ISBN13: 9781432538743
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"