1. Lord Byron and English Literature
However, most of Byron's readers identified him personally with heroes. ... The Byronic Hero is attributed with the capacity of extremes in mankind. ... The Byronic Hero has no single literary form or fashion but instead an amalgam of several heroes. The literary world used the figure of the Byronic Hero because it gave a more satisfying effect and impression on readers as a character who lived in an outrageous life of fantasy and one who violated all restrictions while displaying outstanding characteristics. ... " Byron's review of his ancestors' exploits during the Cr...
- Word Count: 2505
- Approx Pages: 10
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate