Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 4 With His Letters and Journals By: Thomas Moore (1779-1852) |
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In "Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 4 With His Letters and Journals" by Thomas Moore, the author offers readers a detailed and intimate look into the life of the notorious poet, Lord Byron. Through a collection of letters and journals, Moore provides insight into Byron's personal struggles, relationships, and creative process.
Readers are given a glimpse into Byron's inner thoughts and emotions, as he navigates through the highs and lows of his life. Moore does a commendable job of shedding light on the complexities of Byron's character, showcasing his wit, charm, and vulnerability.
This volume delves into Byron's relationships with friends, family, and lovers, painting a vivid picture of the tumultuous and passionate love affairs that shaped his life. Moore expertly weaves together these personal narratives with excerpts from Byron's poetry, offering a more holistic perspective on the man behind the legend.
Overall, "Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 4 With His Letters and Journals" is a captivating and insightful read for those interested in delving deeper into the life and work of one of the most influential poets of the Romantic era. Moore's meticulous research and engaging writing style make this volume a valuable addition to any literature lover's bookshelf. OF LORD BYRON: WITH HIS LETTERS AND JOURNALS. BY THOMAS MOORE, ESQ. IN SIX VOLUMES. VOL. IV. NEW EDITION. LONDON: JOHN MURRAY, ALBEMARLE STREET. 1854. CONTENTS OF VOL. IV LETTERS AND JOURNALS OF LORD BYRON, WITH NOTICES OF HIS LIFE, from April, 1817, to October, 1820. NOTICES OF THE LIFE OF LORD BYRON. LETTER 272. TO MR. MURRAY. "Venice, April 9. 1817. "Your letters of the 18th and 20th are arrived. In my own I have given you the rise, progress, decline, and fall, of my recent malady. It is gone to the devil: I won't pay him so bad a compliment as to say it came from him; he is too much of a gentleman. It was nothing but a slow fever, which quickened its pace towards the end of its journey. I had been bored with it some weeks with nocturnal burnings and morning perspirations; but I am quite well again, which I attribute to having had neither medicine nor doctor thereof. "In a few days I set off for Rome: such is my purpose. I shall change it very often before Monday next, but do you continue to direct and address to Venice , as heretofore. If I go, letters will be forwarded: I say ' if ,' because I never know what I shall do till it is done; and as I mean most firmly to set out for Rome, it is not unlikely I may find myself at St... Continue reading book >>
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