This authoritative edition brings together the complete collection of Byron's poetry and prose
- all the major poems complemented by important letters journals and conversations - to give
the essence of his work and thinking. Byron is regarded today as the ultimate Romantic whose
name has entered the language to describe a man of brooding passion. Although his private life
shocked his contemporaries his poetry was immensely popular and influential especially in
Europe. This comprehensive edition includes the complete texts of his two poetic masterpieces
Childe Harold's Pilgrimage and Don Juan as well as the dramatic poems Manfred and Cain. There
are many other shorter poems and part of the satire English Bards and Scotch Reviewers. In
addition there is a selection from Byron's inimitable letters extracts from his journals and
conversations as well as more formal writings.
