The Byron Chronology provides a detailed timeline of the life, works, and historical context of George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron (1788–1824), one of the most prominent figures of the Romantic movement. From his early life and literary debut to his travels, scandals, and eventual death in Greece, this chronology traces the key events that shaped both his poetry and his legendary persona. It serves as a valuable reference for understanding how Byron’s personal experiences and the political climate of his time influenced his creative legacy.

chronology
literature
poetics
poetry

• Introduction
• Early Life and Education
• Formative Years and First Works
• Rise to Fame
• Travels and Exile
• Major Literary Works
• Personal Life and Relationships
• Political Involvement and Views
• Final Years in Greece
• Death and Legacy
• Chronological Timeline of Key Events
• Conclusion
• References / Bibliography

University of Nottingham, UK
Norman Page

Book Title
Byron Chronology

Authors
Norman Page

Series Title
Author Chronologies Series

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-08283-4

Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan London

eBook Packages
Palgrave Literature & Performing Arts Collection, Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)

Copyright Information
Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited 1988

eBook ISBN
978-1-349-08283-4
Published: 18 June 1988

Series ISSN
2947-1265

Series E-ISSN
2947-1273

Edition Number
1

Number of Pages
XV, 117

Topics
Poetry and Poetics