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Byron was among the most famous of the English ’Romantic’ poets; his contemporaries included Percy Shelley and John Keats. He was also a satirist whose poetry and personality captured the imagination of Europe. In addition to his poems, major works include Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage (1812-18) and Don Juan (1819-24). This site offers biographical information and an overview of the author’s major works.
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This is a great find for gifted students! The additional information on Byron, his life, works and contemporaries provides students with information they may not typically learn, or be expected to learn within the general classroom. Share this site with students working on reports on Lord Byron, or to students curious to know more about the famous poet.
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