An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
441. Lord Byron: Scandal, Sex and Celebrity (Part 2)
April 17, 2024
Description
Books Referenced
Author: Thomas Moore
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Described as 'the first biography that is written of Byron by a friend of Byron's called Thomas Moore, who is also a poet.' This biography is quoted regarding Byron's preference for solitude.
Author: Edward Said
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Mentioned as 'his famous book' when discussing how Westerners objectified the East and projected sensuality onto it, with Byron cited as a perfect example of this phenomenon.
Author: Mrs. Rundle
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Mentioned as publisher John Murray's bestseller, compared to a 'Jamie Oliver equivalent' - a cookbook that was part of Murray's publishing portfolio alongside Byron's works.
Author: Benita Eisler
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Referenced as one of 'two brilliant recent biographies of Byron' - the author wrote a biography of Lord Byron.
Author: Fiona McCarthy
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Referenced as one of 'two brilliant recent biographies of Byron' - the author wrote a biography of Lord Byron.