byron
byron — biographical name
1. The English Romantic poet George Gordon Byron (1788–1824), commonly known as Lor
The English Romantic poet George Gordon Byron (1788–1824), commonly known as Lord Byron. He was a leading figure of the Romantic movement, and his major works — such as 'Don Juan' and 'Childe Harold's Pilgrimage' — are known for their intense emotion, dramatic storytelling, and rebellious heroes.
Many literature students first encounter Byron through his long comic poem 'Don Juan'.
encounter + [author] through [work]
Joaquín chose Byron's 'Childe Harold's Pilgrimage' as the topic for his final essay.
The librarian showed the class a handwritten letter from Byron to his publisher.
Hoa recognised Byronic themes of exile and rebellion in the novel she was reading.
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Byron is regarded as one of the greatest English poets. His personal life was as famous as his poetry — he was known for adventurous travels, political activism in Italy and Greece, and many romantic relationships. He died in Greece at age 36 while supporting the Greek War of Independence, and he is honoured as a national hero there. The term 'Byronic hero' (a brooding, rebellious, passionate male character) comes from the protagonists he created in his narrative poems. Byron is usually referred to simply by his title, and his full name 'George Gordon Byron' appears mostly in formal biographical writing.