The Diary of Dr. John William Polidori, 1816, Relating to Byron, Shelley, etc.
Polidori, John William, 1795-1821
The Diary of Dr. John William Polidori, 1816, Relating to Byron, Shelley, etc. - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2017-07-01
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"The Diary of Dr. John William Polidori, 1816, Relating to Byron, Shelley, etc." is a historical account written in the early 20th century, edited and elucidated by William Michael Rossetti. The text serves as a diary chronicling the experiences of Dr. John Polidori, a young physician, during his journey with the famous poet Lord Byron and a circle of other notable literary figures, including Percy Bysshe Shelley. The diary captures the intrigues and observations surrounding these prominent literary icons of the Romantic era. The opening portion of the text introduces Dr. John William Polidori, briefly recounting his background, ambitions, and connection to Lord Byron as his traveling physician. The narrative details his early enthusiasm upon embarking on a significant journey across Europe, showcasing both the scenic beauty and artistic grandeur he encounters along the way. Notably, Polidori reflects on historical sites, art, and architecture as he travels through England and Belgium. The entries weave personal impressions alongside cultural insights, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of relationships and literary history intertwined with his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822 -- Friends and associates Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824 -- Friends and associates Polidori, John William, 1795-1821 -- Diaries Poets, English -- Homes and haunts -- Europe Europe -- Intellectual life -- 19th century
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The Diary of Dr. John William Polidori, 1816, Relating to Byron, Shelley, etc. - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2017-07-01
Produced by Rachael Schultz, readbueno and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive) Produced by Rachael Schultz, readbueno and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
"The Diary of Dr. John William Polidori, 1816, Relating to Byron, Shelley, etc." is a historical account written in the early 20th century, edited and elucidated by William Michael Rossetti. The text serves as a diary chronicling the experiences of Dr. John Polidori, a young physician, during his journey with the famous poet Lord Byron and a circle of other notable literary figures, including Percy Bysshe Shelley. The diary captures the intrigues and observations surrounding these prominent literary icons of the Romantic era. The opening portion of the text introduces Dr. John William Polidori, briefly recounting his background, ambitions, and connection to Lord Byron as his traveling physician. The narrative details his early enthusiasm upon embarking on a significant journey across Europe, showcasing both the scenic beauty and artistic grandeur he encounters along the way. Notably, Polidori reflects on historical sites, art, and architecture as he travels through England and Belgium. The entries weave personal impressions alongside cultural insights, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of relationships and literary history intertwined with his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
11027864
Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822 -- Friends and associates Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824 -- Friends and associates Polidori, John William, 1795-1821 -- Diaries Poets, English -- Homes and haunts -- Europe Europe -- Intellectual life -- 19th century
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