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The Works of Lord Byron with his Letters and Journals, and his Life by Thomas Moore
Lord Byron
1832-3
John Murray : London
7" by 4.5"
SUMMARY
The collected works of Lord Byron with a biographical sketch by Thomas Moore.
Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 8 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
John Murray's edition of the collected works works of Romantic English poet Lord Byron. Sixteen volumes of seventeen, without vol. I. Originally intended to be completed in fourteen volumes, it was expanded in 1833.
Byron was an infamous figure of Romanticism known for his mannerisms and particular character. He was made famous in his time by his long autobiographical poem Childe Harold's Pilgrimage and his many love affairs, and is better known today for the satiric realism of Don Juan. His poetry is characterised by the use of blank verse, allusive imagery, heroic couplets, and complex structure.
With a life of the author by Thomas Moore to vols. [1]-6. Followed by Byron's complete works including his miscellaneous pieces in prose, Hours of Idleness, Occasional Pieces, English Bards and Scotch Reviewers.
Engraved frontispiece and additional engraved title page to all volumes. With an additional plate to volume VI and folding plate to volume VII. Collated, complete. With half titles.
CONDITION
In the original publisher's uniform full cloth bindings. Externally smart with bumping to head and tail of spine and extremities. Boards lightly marked, gentle cockling to back strip due to possible damp. Back strip vols. II, IV, V, Xi, and XII faded. Previous ownership inscription to verso front free endpapers. Internally, generally firmly bound. Light minor spotting to occasional leaf, pages otherwise generally bright and clean.
Overall Condition: Very Good
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