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100 1 _aByron, George Gordon Byron, Baron,
_d1788-1824
245 1 4 _aThe Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 4
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-12-22
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, David Cortesi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 4" by Baron George Gordon Byron is a collection of poetry written during the early 19th century. This volume features a variety of Byron's important works composed between 1816 and 1821, showcasing the poet's versatility across different forms and themes. The content highlights his explorations of human emotion and the conditions of freedom and captivity, with notable pieces such as "The Prisoner of Chillon." The opening of this volume begins with a preface that sets the stage for Byron's works, discussing the historical context and poetic evolution he experienced during his time in Switzerland and Italy. Following the preface, the text introduces "The Prisoner of Chillon," a dramatic poem inspired by the historical figure François Bonivard, who was imprisoned in the Château de Chillon for his resistance against oppression. The narrative reflects the themes of liminality, suffering, and the indomitable spirit of liberty, as the titular prisoner recounts his isolation and loss, including the deaths of his brothers, heightened by the emotional resonance of their shared fate. The opening also delves into the psychological impact of imprisonment, illustrated through poignant imagery and lyrical style, encapsulating the human struggle for freedom and connection even in dire circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoetry
700 1 _aColeridge, Ernest Hartley,
_d1846-1920
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20158
999 _c61443
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