Œuvres complètes de lord Byron, Tome 09 - comprenant ses mémoires publiés par Thomas Moore

"Œuvres complètes de lord Byron, Tome 09" by Baron George Gordon Byron is a collection of letters and memoirs detailing the life of the renowned poet, written in the early 19th century. This volume features the correspondence of Lord Byron, along with notes and commentary from Thomas Moore, who provides insights into Byron's tumultuous life and relationships, particularly focusing on the events surrounding his marriage and subsequent separation from lady Byron. At the start of this volume, the preface outlines the controversy surrounding the memoirs published by Moore and the accusations made by lady Byron regarding their portrayal of her character and her family. The opening letters highlight lady Byron's defense of herself and her parents against perceived slights in Moore’s narrative, as well as her efforts to clarify the events leading up to her separation from Byron. This sets the stage for an exploration of the complexities of Byron's relationships and the conflicting narratives that surround his legacy, offering readers a glimpse into the personal and public struggles of one of literature's most intriguing figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)