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. McGann's introduction and notes give fascinating insight into
Byron's world. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's
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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.
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