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The Works of Lord Byron, Vol. 1. Poetry

by George Gordon Byron Byron (1788–1824)

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"The Works of Lord Byron, Vol. 1: Poetry" by Baron George Gordon Byron is a collection of poetry written during the early 19th century. It is a revised and enlarged edition that serves as the first volume in a series showcasing the timeless works of one of the most celebrated poets of the Romantic era, George Byron. The collection encompasses a wide range of themes, delving into personal reflections, societal observations, and the exploration of love, loss, and mortality. The opening of this volume features a preface detailing the editorial process behind the compilation, which revises and enriches Byron's early works like "Hours of Idleness" and "English Bards and Scotch Reviewers." The initial poems express the youthful intensity and romantic fervor of Byron's early years, with pieces dedicated to friends and loved ones, as well as meditations on nature and personal growth. As Byron recalls past acquaintances and endeavors, his lyrical style captures a sense of nostalgia and a profound connection to the subjects of his verse, setting the tone for an exploration of the depths of human emotion and experience.

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Chapter 8

Of the mail-cover'd Barons, who, proudly, to battle, [iii]
Led their vassals from Europe to Palestine's plain, [3]
The escutcheon and shield, which with ev'ry blast rattle,
Are the only sad vestiges now that remain.

No more doth old Robert, with harp-stringing numbers,
Raise a flame, in the breast, for the war-laurell'd wreath;
Near Askalon's towers, John of Horistan [4] slumbers,
Unnerv'd is the hand of his minstrel, by death.

Paul and Hubert too sleep in the valley of Cressy;
For the safety of Edward and England they fell:
My Fathers! the tears of your country redress ye:
How you fought! how you died! still her annals can tell.

On Marston, [5] with Rupert, [6] 'gainst traitors contending,
Four brothers enrich'd, with their blood, the bleak field;
For the rights of a monarch their country defending, [iv]
Till death their attachment to royalty seal'd. [7]

Shades of heroes, farewell! your descendant departing
From the seat of his ancestors, bids you adieu! [v]
Abroad, or at home, your remembrance imparting
New courage, he'll think upon glory and you.

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Contents

Show all 126 chapters
  1. Front Matter
  2. Chapter 8
  3. Chapter 6
  4. Chapter 3
  5. Chapter 6
  6. Chapter 1
  7. Chapter 5
  8. Chapter 10
  9. Chapter 6
  10. Chapter 7
  11. Chapter 9
  12. Chapter 2
  13. Chapter 5
  14. Chapter 9
  15. Chapter 10
  16. Chapter 12
  17. Chapter 8
  18. Chapter 2
  19. Chapter 13
  20. Chapter 25
  21. Chapter 7
  22. Chapter 9
  23. Chapter 2
  24. Chapter 8
  25. Chapter 3
  26. Chapter 7
  27. Chapter 1
  28. Chapter 5
  29. Chapter 1
  30. Chapter 2
  31. Chapter 7
  32. Chapter 11
  33. Chapter 9
  34. Chapter 39
  35. Chapter 9
  36. Chapter 12
  37. Chapter 17
  38. Chapter 32
  39. Chapter 58
  40. Chapter 68
  41. Chapter 79
  42. Chapter 1
  43. Chapter 2
  44. Chapter 3
  45. Chapter 4
  46. Chapter 5
  47. Chapter 6
  48. Chapter 7
  49. Chapter 1
  50. Chapter 2
  51. Chapter 3
  52. Chapter 4
  53. Chapter 5
  54. Chapter 1
  55. Chapter 2
  56. Chapter 3
  57. Chapter 4
  58. Chapter 5
  59. Chapter 6
  60. Chapter 7
  61. Chapter 8
  62. Chapter 3
  63. Chapter 11
  64. Chapter 1
  65. Chapter 2
  66. Chapter 3
  67. Chapter 4
  68. Chapter 5
  69. Chapter 6
  70. Chapter 17
  71. Chapter 1
  72. Chapter 2
  73. Chapter 3
  74. Chapter 4
  75. Chapter 5
  76. Chapter 6
  77. Chapter 7
  78. Chapter 2
  79. Chapter 1
  80. Chapter 1
  81. Chapter 2
  82. Chapter 3
  83. Chapter 4
  84. Chapter 5
  85. Chapter 6
  86. Chapter 7
  87. Chapter 8
  88. Chapter 9
  89. Chapter 1
  90. Chapter 11
  91. Chapter 16
  92. Chapter 3
  93. Chapter 8
  94. Chapter 1
  95. Chapter 2
  96. Chapter 3
  97. Chapter 4
  98. Chapter 5
  99. Chapter 6
  100. Chapter 7
  101. Chapter 8
  102. Chapter 9
  103. Chapter 10
  104. Chapter 11
  105. Chapter 12
  106. Chapter 5
  107. Chapter 4
  108. Chapter 13
  109. Chapter 17
  110. Chapter 4
  111. Chapter 10
  112. Chapter 10
  113. Chapter 4
  114. Chapter 6
  115. Chapter 2
  116. Chapter 2
  117. Chapter 2
  118. Chapter 6
  119. Chapter 3
  120. Chapter 19
  121. Chapter 6
  122. Chapter 4
  123. Chapter 6
  124. Chapter 8
  125. Chapter 11
  126. Preface [1]

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This free edition of The Works of Lord Byron, Vol. 1. Poetry by George Gordon Byron Byron comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #8861, released 2005-09-01. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Poetry, British Literature.

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