Stanzas to Augusta Flashcards
1
Q
who was Augusta?
A
Byron’s half-sister with whom he had a love affair
2
Q
Their love affair concluded with
A
her having a child with him
3
Q
What is different in his manner to her than to other women?
A
He doesn’t attempt to womanize her; she stands as an equal to him.
4
Q
What are different in his other love letters?
A
They are usually filled with allusions to delirious madness, overwhelming suffering on parting, a willingness to serve, and sacrifice.
5
Q
What are the stanzas mainly dedicated to?
A
Her, which is unusual considering his egotistical style.
6
Q
How do Byron critics react to these stanzas?
A
They see them as proof of his real sentiment.
7
Q
“Deserved to be…”
A
“dearest of all”
8
Q
“Though human…
A
Thou didst not deceive me”
9
Q
“‘Tis of thee I think…
A
not of them”
