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My Recollections of Lord Byron

By Teresa Guiccioli

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Step into a world where a famous poet's life is reexamined, separating fact from fiction to unveil the true character of a misunderstood legend.

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2008-07-06
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Summary

"My Recollections of Lord Byron" by Contessa di Teresa Guiccioli is a late 19th-century biography that intends to illuminate the real Lord Byron, separating his true self from the misunderstood image the public knows. Contessa di Teresa Guiccioli sets out to correct the many untruths about his personality and explore his mind and morals. She seeks to show Byron as a person, not just a figure in his poems, and talks about important subjects like honesty, freedom, friendships, and his complicated relationships. The narrative is an attempt to paint an accurate picture of Byron's moral standing, setting the stage for a closer look at his life, thoughts, and connections with others of his time.

About the Author

Teresa, Contessa Guiccioli (1800–1873) was an Italian noblewoman and the married lover of Lord Byron while he was living in Ravenna and writing the first five cantos of Don Juan. She wrote the biographical account Lord Byron's Life in Italy.

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