Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 5 With His Letters and Journals By: Thomas Moore (1779-1852)
In "Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 5 With His Letters and Journals" by Thomas Moore, readers are given a fascinating look into the life and mind of the infamous poet, Lord Byron. This fifth volume in the series contains a wealth of letters and journal entries that provide insight into Byron's thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Moore does a commendable job of presenting these documents in a way that is both informative and engaging. He provides context for each entry, helping readers to understand the events and emotions that Byron was experiencing at the time. The letters and journals themselves offer an intimate glimpse into Byron's personal life, shedding light on his relationships, struggles, and creative process. One of the most compelling aspects of this volume is the way in which it captures Byron's complex personality. Moore does not shy away from presenting Byron as a flawed and often contradictory individual, showing both his brilliance and his darker impulses. This nuanced portrayal adds depth to the portrait of Byron that emerges from these pages. Overall, "Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 5 With His Letters and Journals" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of Lord Byron. Moore's scholarship and editing enhance the experience of reading Byron's own words, making this volume a must-read for fans of the poet and students of Romantic literature alike. First Page: LIFE OF LORD BYRON: WITH HIS LETTERS AND JOURNALS. BY THOMAS MOORE, ESQ. IN SIX VOLUMES. VOL. V. NEW EDITION. LONDON: JOHN MURRAY, ALBEMARLE STREET. 1854. CONTENTS OF VOL. V. LETTERS AND JOURNALS OF LORD BYRON, WITH NOTICES OF HIS LIFE, from October, 1820, to November, 1822. NOTICES OF THE LIFE OF LORD BYRON. LETTER 394. TO MR. MOORE. "Ravenna, October 17. 1820. "You owe me two letters pay them. I want to know what you are about. The summer is over, and you will be back to Paris. Apropos of Paris, it was not Sophia Gail , but Sophia Gay the English word Gay who was my correspondent.[1] Can you tell who she is, as you did of the defunct ? "Have you gone on with your Poem? I have received the French of mine. Only think of being traduced into a foreign language in such an abominable travesty! It is useless to rail, but one can't help it. "Have you got my Memoir copied? I have begun a continuation. Shall I send it you, as far as it is gone? "I can't say any thing to you about Italy, for the Government here look upon me with a suspicious eye, as I am well informed. Pretty fellows! as if I, a solitary stranger, could do any mischief. It is because I am fond of rifle and pistol shooting, I believe; for they took the alarm at the quantity of cartridges I consumed, the wiseacres! "You don't deserve a long letter nor a letter at all for your silence... Continue reading book >>

Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 5 With His Letters and Journals By: Thomas Moore (1779-1852)

In "Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 5 With His Letters and Journals" by Thomas Moore, readers are given a fascinating look into the life and mind of the infamous poet, Lord Byron. This fifth volume in the series contains a wealth of letters and journal entries that provide insight into Byron's thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

Moore does a commendable job of presenting these documents in a way that is both informative and engaging. He provides context for each entry, helping readers to understand the events and emotions that Byron was experiencing at the time. The letters and journals themselves offer an intimate glimpse into Byron's personal life, shedding light on his relationships, struggles, and creative process.

One of the most compelling aspects of this volume is the way in which it captures Byron's complex personality. Moore does not shy away from presenting Byron as a flawed and often contradictory individual, showing both his brilliance and his darker impulses. This nuanced portrayal adds depth to the portrait of Byron that emerges from these pages.

Overall, "Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 5 With His Letters and Journals" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of Lord Byron. Moore's scholarship and editing enhance the experience of reading Byron's own words, making this volume a must-read for fans of the poet and students of Romantic literature alike.

First Page:

LIFE

LORD BYRON:

WITH HIS LETTERS AND JOURNALS.

BY THOMAS MOORE, ESQ.

IN SIX VOLUMES. VOL. V.

NEW EDITION.

LONDON: JOHN MURRAY, ALBEMARLE STREET. 1854.

CONTENTS OF VOL. V.

LETTERS AND JOURNALS OF LORD BYRON, WITH NOTICES OF HIS LIFE, from October, 1820, to November, 1822.

NOTICES

OF THE

LIFE OF LORD BYRON.

LETTER 394. TO MR. MOORE.

"Ravenna, October 17. 1820.

"You owe me two letters pay them. I want to know what you are about. The summer is over, and you will be back to Paris. Apropos of Paris, it was not Sophia Gail , but Sophia Gay the English word Gay who was my correspondent.[1] Can you tell who she is, as you did of the defunct ?

"Have you gone on with your Poem? I have received the French of mine. Only think of being traduced into a foreign language in such an abominable travesty! It is useless to rail, but one can't help it.

"Have you got my Memoir copied? I have begun a continuation. Shall I send it you, as far as it is gone?

"I can't say any thing to you about Italy, for the Government here look upon me with a suspicious eye, as I am well informed. Pretty fellows! as if I, a solitary stranger, could do any mischief. It is because I am fond of rifle and pistol shooting, I believe; for they took the alarm at the quantity of cartridges I consumed, the wiseacres!

"You don't deserve a long letter nor a letter at all for your silence... Continue reading book >>

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