George Gordon, Lord Byron
Author | : Harold Bloom |
Publisher | : Infobase Publishing |
Total Pages | : 317 |
Release | : 2009 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781604134384 |
ISBN-13 | : 1604134380 |
Rating | : 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Lord Byron has been called a vital embodiment of post-Renaissance poetry. His work is that of a proud individualist asserting the primacy of instinct through agonized self-conflict. Born in 1788, Byron is considered one of the greatest poets of the Romantic Movement. This volume presents critical commentary from his lifetime and beyond to provide a thorough and thought-provoking portrait of this essential poet's evolving reputation. This new title in the ""Bloom's Classic Critical Views"" series also features a chronology of Lord Byron's life, an index of the volume, and an introductory essay by noted literary scholar Harold Bloom.