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George Gordon Byron was a superb letterwriter: almost all his letters, whatever the subject or whoever the recipient, are enlivened by his wit, his irony, his honesty, and the sharpness of his observation of people. They provide a vivid selfportrait of the man who, of all his contemporaries, seems to express attitudes and feelings most in tune with the twentieth century. In addition, they offer a mirror of his own time. This first collected edition of all Byrons known letters supersedes Protheros incomplete edition at the turn of the century. It includes a considerable number of hitherto unpublished letters and the complete text of many that were bowdlerized by former editors for a variety of reasons. Protheros edition included 1,198 letters. This edition has more than 3,000, over 80 percent of them transcribed entirely from the original manuscripts.Byrons brilliant epistolary saga approaches its end in this last full volume of his letters, from early October 1822 to his fateful departure for Greece in July 1823. During these months he was living in Genoa, with Teresa and her father and brother occupying an apartment in his house. Mary Shelley was staying with the Hunts in a house some distance away.Byron enlarged his circle of English acquaintances, but his liveliest correspondence was still with John Murray, Kinnaird, Hobhouse, and Moore. Of special interest are his frank letters, half flirtatious, to Lady Hardy, those to Trelawny and Mary Shelley, and a growing number to Leigh Hunt and his brother John (publisher of The Liberal and of Byrons poems after his break with Murray), discussing inter alia his thoughts about the continuation of Don Juan.There is irony in Byrons advice for a reconciliation between Webster and his wife Frances, whose matrimonial virtue Byron was proud to have spared in England. And there is pathos in his letters to his halfsister urging her and her children to join him in Italy, unaware that his missives to Augusta and her replies were scrutinized by Lady Byron. From April on, the letters are full of concern for support of the Greek forces and preparations for his departure.
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- Q: What is the main theme of Byron's letters in this volume? A: This volume primarily captures George Gordon Byron's correspondence from October 1822 to July 1823, highlighting his relationships, reflections on personal matters, and insights into the political climate of the time, particularly concerning Greece.
- Q: How many letters are included in this edition of Byron's letters? A: This edition includes over 3,000 letters, significantly expanding upon Prothero's earlier collection, which contained 1,198 letters.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a classic presentation.
- Q: Who is the author of this collection of letters? A: The author of this collection is George Gordon Byron, who is often simply referred to as Byron.
- Q: When was this edition of Byron's letters published? A: This edition was published on June 6, 1980.
- Q: What notable figures does Byron correspond with in this volume? A: Byron's correspondence includes notable figures such as John Murray, Kinnaird, Hobhouse, Mary Shelley, and Leigh Hunt.
- Q: Is this collection considered complete compared to previous editions? A: Yes, this is the first collected edition of all known letters by Byron, and it supersedes earlier, incomplete editions by including many previously unpublished letters.
- Q: What size is the book in terms of pages? A: The book contains 248 pages.
- Q: Does this edition include any previously unpublished letters? A: Yes, this edition includes a considerable number of previously unpublished letters, offering new insights into Byron's life and thoughts.
- Q: What is the significance of Byron's letters in understanding his character? A: Byron's letters provide a vivid self-portrait and reflect his wit, irony, and honesty, offering a unique perspective on both his personality and the social context of his time.