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Lord George Gordon Byron - Biography and Works. Search Texts, Read Online. Discuss. - 1 views

  • he probably first met his half-sister, Augusta Leigh with whom he was later suspected of having an incestuous relationsh
    • Sarah Metcalf
       
      He sure had enough lovers. Was it normal back then to be in a relationship with family members?
  • Memorial services were held all over the land. Byron's body was returned to England but refused by the deans of both Westminster and St Paul's. Finally Byron's coffin was placed in the family vault at Hucknall Torkard, near Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire.
    • Sarah Metcalf
       
      He really wasnt liked by Britian. I am sure that all of his lovers didnt help. This could be helpful in deciding if the people of Britian liked him.
Sarah Metcalf

She Walks in Beauty Summary & Study Guide - Lord George Gordon Byron - eNotes.com - 1 views

  • “She Walks in Beauty” was inspired by the poet’s first sight of his young cousin by marriage, Anne Wilmot. According to literary historians, Byron’s cousin wore a black gown that was brightened with spangles
    • Sarah Metcalf
       
      I think that its interesting that he wrote it about a girl that wasnt that well known. He could have written the poem on lots of others women but he chose her. Why?
  • its mixing together of images of darkness and light
    • Sarah Metcalf
       
      Its interesting that he would use light and dark as a way to make this poem unique. But it adds a lot to the poem which makes it special.
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    I am really interested in knowing why he wrote this for Anne Wilmot because he had so many lovers. What makes her special for Bryon to write the poem on her?
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