George Gordon, Lord Byron (Critical Survey of Drama)

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George Gordon, Lord Byron, is considerably better known as a poet than as a dramatist, and the relative importance of the poetry is quickly evident in any review of Byron’s literary career. His first book, Fugitive Pieces, was printed at his own expense in November of 1806, and though it consisted primarily of sentimental and mildly erotic verse, it also contained hints of the satiric wit that would be so important to Byron’s later reputation. The volume is also notable for having inspired the first accusations that Byron lacked poetic chastity;...

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