Lord George Gordon Byron: Manfred

Cover: 9781604599084 | Manfred | A Dramatic Poem of the Byronic Hero | Byron | Taschenbuch

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Beschreibung

Lord Byron's Manfred is a dramatic poem of psychological intensity, centering on a solitary figure who confronts guilt, memory, and the limits of human knowledge in a sublime alpine setting. Written in the early nineteenth century, the work departs from conventional stage drama, presenting instead a sequence of philosophical and supernatural encounters that reflect the inner turmoil of its protagonist.
Rooted in the Romantic movement, Manfred explores themes of isolation, defiance, and the struggle for self-mastery, drawing upon elements of myth, metaphysics, and Gothic atmosphere. Byron's central figure stands apart from society, rejecting both external authority and conventional redemption, embodying a form of tragic individualism that became emblematic of Romantic literature. The poem's structure and tone place it alongside Byron's most introspective and enduring works.
Manfred continues to be read as a key text of Romantic poetry and drama, valued for its exploration of the inner life and its influence on later literary figures and traditions. Its combination of lyrical expression and philosophical inquiry makes it suitable for study in literature courses while remaining accessible to general readers interested in nineteenth-century poetry and dramatic works.

Über den Autor

Lord George Gordon Byron (1788-1824) was one of the leading figures of the Romantic movement and among the most influential poets of the nineteenth century. Known for works such as Childe Harold's Pilgrimage and Don Juan, Byron combined lyrical power with a strong sense of individuality and defiance. His creation of the "Byronic hero" left a lasting mark on European literature, and his works continue to be widely read for their emotional intensity and philosophical depth.

Details

Medium:	Taschenbuch
Inhalt:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13:	9781604599084
ISBN-10:	1604599081
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Byron, Lord George Gordon
Hersteller:	Wilder Publications
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße:	229 x 152 x 4 mm
Von/Mit:	Lord George Gordon Byron
Erscheinungsdatum:	19.12.2009
Gewicht:	0,108 kg