Moore's Life Of Lord Byron

By Thomas Babington Macaulay

Book Overview

Moore's Life of Lord Byron by Macaulay, Lord is a biographical work that delves into the life of one of the most famous poets of the Romantic era, Lord Byron. Written by the renowned historian and essayist Thomas Babington Macaulay, this book is a comprehensive account of the life, works, and personality of the poet.The book begins with an introduction by Macaulay, in which he discusses the significance of Byron's poetry and the impact it had on the literary world of the 19th century. He then proceeds to narrate the events of Byron's life, from his childhood in Scotland to his travels across Europe and his eventual death in Greece.Throughout the book, Macaulay provides detailed descriptions of Byron's relationships with his family, friends, and lovers, as well as his literary contemporaries such as Shelley and Keats. He also analyzes Byron's poetry, exploring the themes and motifs that are present in his works.The book is based on the memoirs of Byron's close friend and literary executor, Thomas Moore, who had access to the poet's personal papers and diaries. Moore's insights into Byron's life and personality are combined with Macaulay's own research and analysis, resulting in a rich and nuanced portrayal of the poet.Overall, Moore's Life of Lord Byron by Macaulay, Lord is an engaging and informative biography that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most iconic figures of the Romantic era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, history, or the life of Lord Byron himself.THIS 52 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Critical and Historical Essays: The Complete Writings of Lord Macaulay V2, by Lord Macaulay. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766183645.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: 1425465277
• ISBN13: 9781425465278
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"