Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, a Romaunt: and Other Poems

Lord Byron

Verlag: John Murray, London, 1812

Beschreibung

The fourth edition of Cantos I and II of 'Childe Harold's Pilgrimage', Lord Byron's important poem that rocketed him to fame. The fourth edition of this work, published in the same year as the first edition.Illustrated with a folding plate.'Childe Harold's Pilgrimage' was the work that launched Lord Byron's glittering poetical career, causing him to become a celebrity overnight after the publication of the first two cantos.Lord Byron is one of the most notorious figures of British history, causing scandals with his flamboyant personality of excesses, debts, love affairs, as well as the rumored affair with his half-sister. He was a romantic poet, with is prolific writings being loved in the two centuries since his death.Four leaves from the Andover Free Grammar School bound before the title page. The school was founded in 1569. In a full diced calf binding. Externally, with some rubbing to the boards and spines. A little loss to the backstrip. Minor bumping to the extremities. Light marks to the boards and spine. Bookseller's label to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some odd spots. Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 789P53

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, a Romaunt: and ...

Verlag: John Murray, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1812

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: Not Stated

Zustand: Good

Art des Buches: book