CONTEXT OF BYRON Flashcards
1
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THIRTY SIXTH YEAR
A
-final poem = composed privately in journal
- preparing to join Greek war in 1824
- chose self sacrifice over self indulgence
poem = brave acceptance of change, pain and death
2
Q
nihilstic
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- philosophical belief that the universe has no meaning
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3
Q
family
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- dad died at age 36- mother emotionally unstable - childhood atmosphere = fierce temper, insensitivity and pride
4
Q
love
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during ‘the most romantic period of his life’ experienced violent , though pure love and passion for a choir boy
5
Q
known for?
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- aristocratic excesses
- debts
- affairs
- scandals
