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Byron | Frederic Raphael
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GarethSouthwell
Byron | Frederic Raphael
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A great book on a fascinating topic. Raphael writes brilliantly, and there are many lovely turns of phrase and witty one liners. He is a little verbose at times, and it can interrupt the flow a little while you look up some Latin or French, or some passing cultural or historical reference, but it's all worth it. As for Byron himself, this is definitely a warts and all biography, but he is no less fascinating and enigmatic a character for that.

CarolynM I loved this one, I still quote the line about his valet's opinion of retsina being not unlike those of modern travellers🤣 2y
GarethSouthwell @CarolynM Oh, you've read it! I had to hunt high and low just to find a copy (the wonderful cover had stuck in my brain from when I was 20, some *cough* number of years ago...). Yes, there are some brilliant turns of phrase, aren't there? 2y
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GarethSouthwell
Byron | Frederic Raphael
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Byron's house in Venice sounds like a hoot.

By the way, Claire is the mother of his illegitimate child, Allegra.

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GarethSouthwell
Byron | Frederic Raphael
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Mad, bad and dangerous to know indeed. Very enjoyable biography so far - two thirds of the way through. Witty, well researched and a very acute psychological study. Bit verbose at times. But look at that illustration! Superb cover.