Byron--child of passion, fool of fame
By: Benita Eisler.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Published: 1999
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 837
Subjects: Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824; Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography
Description: A biography of Lord Byron, the 19th century poet, concentrating on his romantic life. The book describes his amours with both men and women, including incest with his half-sister. The author analyzes the extent to which the love affairs influenced his writing.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [809]-812) and index.