Lines, On Hearing That Lady Byron Was Ill by George Gordon, Lord Byron is a heart-wrenching poem that showcases Byron's anguish upon hearing of his ex-wife's illness. The raw emotions poured into this piece are palpable, as the speaker mourns the loss of a once cherished relationship and longs for reconciliation.

Byron's masterful use of language and evocative imagery create a sense of melancholy and longing that resonates deeply with the reader. The carefully crafted stanzas explore themes of love, loss, and regret, inviting readers to reflect on their own past relationships and the mistakes that may have led to their demise.

Overall, Lines, On Hearing That Lady Byron Was Ill is a poignant and introspective work that showcases Byron's talent as a poet and his ability to capture the complexities of human emotion. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates thoughtful and emotional poetry.

Book Description:
Here is a bitterly sarcastic poem wherein a jilted Lord Byron spits out his distain for his estranged wife, Lady Byron, laying a curse upon her, accusing her of being a "moral Clytemnestra" . The Byrons were only together 2 years before she fled to the safety of her parents' estate with their infant daughter and refused to see him henceforth, due to his debauchery, cruelty, and profligate spending of her money. Lord Byron was run out of Parlaiment and fled England for his scandalous behavior, and especially for having had an incestuous affair with his half-sister . But as he was a Lord, , he always blamed Lady Byron's high morals, unwillingness to speak up for him in public , and what he perceived as her "unforgiveness" for his downfall. He often waged war with her in public through his poetry. Lord Byron left such a large body of letters, essays and "worlds' best" poetry, some don't realize he died at age 36.