Conversations of Lord Byron with the Countess of Blessington |
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| Author:
| Blessington, Marguerite |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Literary Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-03393-0 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2011 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $46.99 |
Book Description:
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The Countess of Blessington (1789-1849) met the poet Lord Byron (1788-1824) in Genoa in 1823 and noted that 'the impression of the first few minutes disappointed me'. Despite this precarious start, they struck up a firm friendship. This 1834 publication contains fascinating details about Byron and his circle.
The Countess of Blessington (1789-1849) met the poet Lord Byron (1788-1824) in Genoa in 1823 and noted that 'the impression of the first few minutes disappointed me'. Despite this precarious start, they struck up a firm friendship. This 1834 publication contains fascinating details about Byron and his circle.