Charismatic, brilliant, dissolute and self-destructive, the legendary Lord Byron led an extraordinary life filled with scandal and intrigue. Peter Quennell's lively, colourful study concentrates on the most important and dramatic years of his life, July 1811 to April 1816, when he reached the peak of his fame as the undisputed lion of London society. It begins with Byron's return to England from his travels in the Mediterranean, when the subsequent publication of "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage" made him an overnight celebrity. He became the showman of the Romantic movement, notorious for his irresistible beauty and his melancholic, passionate nature. We also follow his love affair with Lady Caroline Lamb, who coined the immortal phrase "mad, bad and dangerous to know"; his strange and tortured relationshp with his half-sister Augusta Leigh; his failed marriage to the long-suffering Annabella Milbanke; and ends with the tragic social downfall that prompted him to leave England forever.

Byron: the Years of Fame: Byron in Italy

QUENNELL, Peter

HarperCollins, Publishers

Byron

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

First U.S. edition. Autobiography of this novelist, poet, and man of letters. 254 pages. cloth, dust jacket.. 8vo..

The Marble Foot: An Autobiography 1905-1938

Collins

Samuel Johnson; his friends and enemies

American Heritage Press

Peter Quennell has been fascinated by the subject of happiness since early childhood, when he first sought to understand its meaning, and to establish whether or not anyone ever actually attained it. Studying the lives and works of creative artists from the Old Stone Age to the present day, this book analyzes how individual men and women have been inspired by this universally shared human pursuit. The author's previous books include biographies of Byron and Alexander Pope and "Four Portraits". In addition he was a founder and co-editor of "History Today".

The pursuit of happiness

Literature & Fiction

History & Criticism

Constable

The Pursuit of Happiness

Oxford Univ. Pr.

Series Copy: The Who's Who series offers complete coverage of the many thousands of characters from the world's greatest and most enduring literary, religious, and folklore traditions. Alphabetically arranged for easy accessibility, the engagingly written entries provide much more detail than can be found in standard reference sources, making these book wonderful additions to any home library. Ideal for lovers of the classics and browsers alike, these books place a wealth of information right at the reader's fingertips. Completely comprehensive, this unique guide provides accessible and in-depth coverage of every character mentioned in the Shakespearian canon. From famous characters such as Othello, Hamlet, and Juliet to the most minor spear carriers, clowns, and merchants, Who's Who in Shakespeare offers readers detailed information that will both fascinate and enlighten. Each of the over one thousand entries provides a summary of the character and establishes his or her importance in the action of the play. Also included are many quotations by Shakespeare's early critics, such as Johnson, Coleridge, and Hazlitt, as well as references to famous stagings of the play. An indispensable guide for anyone interested in Shakepeare and the interaction of the Bard's characters and plots, Who's Who in Shakespeare will show why we continue to discuss these extraorinary creations as we do our friends and enemies.

Who's Who in Shakespeare (Who's Who Series)

Johnson, Hamish

Dramas & Plays

Oxford University Press

Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 278 pages; Physical description: x, 278p. , 25 plates : ill. , plan, ports. ; 25cm. Subjects: Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744 - Biography. Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744 - Studies.

Alexander Pope: The education of genius 1688-1728

Poetry

Weidenfeld&Nicolson

"Who's Who in Shakespeare" presents a complete guide to the men and women who throng Shakespeare's plays. It provides: Detailed biographical information on each leading figureAnalyses of the role and significance of each minor figure A reliable guide to the huge Shakespearian canon for student and teacher Quotations from famous critics

Who's who in Shakespeare

Weidenfeld and Nicolson

A history of English literature

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