Binding: Paperback
Description: Byron was a legend in his own lifetime and the dominant influence on the Romantic movement. The most European of the English writers in an age of revolution Byron was deeply involved in contemporary events and a passionate supporter of the struggle for Greek independence. Describing himself as `born for opposition' his work was largely directed against what he called the `cant political cant poetical and cant moral of the English and European worlds. He was rocketed to fame by the publication of Childe Harold in 1812, and lionized by society until his departure from England amid a whirlpool of private gossip and newspaper scandal in 1816. His is in every sense a poetry of experience and a Romantic emphasis on the personality of the poet is the hallmark of all his verse. Relishing humour and irony daring and flamboyant sardonic yet idealistic his work encompasses a sweeping range of topics subjects and models embracing the most traditional and the most experimental poetic forms. This selection of the poetical works chosen from the Oxford Authors critical edition includes such masterpieces as The Corsair Manfred Bebbo and Don Juan. There are many other less familiar works and shorter lyrics and Jerome J. Mc Gann's introduction and notes give fascinating insight into Byron's world. About THE Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up - to - date bibliographies for further study and much more.
Title: Selected Poetry
Author(s): Byron George Gordon Lord, Mcgann, Jerome J. (The John Stewart Byran University Professor, The John Stewart Byran University Professor, University Of Virginia)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199538782
Pages: 256 Pages
Publication Date: 10/4/2009
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Category: Poetry By Individual Poets