Manfred: A Dramatic Poem of the Byronic Hero - Hardcover

Byron, Lord George Gordon

 
9781515432531: Manfred: A Dramatic Poem of the Byronic Hero

Synopsis

Manfred, a Faustian noble, is tortured by guilt over the death of his beloved, Astarte. He uses his mastery of language and spell-casting to summon seven spirits, from whom he seeks forgetfulness. The spirits are unable to control the past and thus cannot grant Manfred's plea.

Lord Byron lead the English Romantic Poets and is one of the most important poets in the English Language.

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Lord George Gordon Byron (1788-1824) was one of the leading figures of the Romantic movement and among the most influential poets of the nineteenth century. Known for works such as Childe Harold's Pilgrimage and Don Juan, Byron combined lyrical power with a strong sense of individuality and defiance. His creation of the "Byronic hero" left a lasting mark on European literature, and his works continue to be widely read for their emotional intensity and philosophical depth.

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