Œuvres complètes de lord Byron, Tome 06 by Baron George Gordon Byron Byron
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"Œuvres complètes de lord Byron, Tome 06" by Baron George Gordon Byron is a dramatic poem written in the early 19th century. The work centers around the character Manfred, a brooding figure engaged in a metaphysical struggle with his own conscience and the supernatural, set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Swiss Alps. Through its exploration of themes such as despair, the search for knowledge, and the consequences of one's actions, the
poem presents a complex portrayal of the human condition and the quest for redemption. The opening of "Manfred" introduces us to the titular character, who grapples with intense emotional pain and existential dread. In a gothic setting filled with philosophical musings, Manfred is alone in his castle, reflecting on his turmoil and invoking spirits to seek answers. The dialogue reveals his deep longing for forgetfulness and relief from the burdens of memory, which he finds unattainable. Other characters, including various spirits and a chamois hunter, emerge, adding to the mystique and tension surrounding Manfred's tragic fate. As he encounters both the supernatural and earthly beings, we are drawn into his internal conflict, setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation with his past and the forces that govern his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824 |
|---|---|
| Annotator | Moore, Thomas, 1779-1852 |
| Translator | Paris, Paulin, 1800-1881 |
| Title |
Œuvres complètes de lord Byron, Tome 06 comprenant ses mémoires publiés par Thomas Moore |
| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English literature -- Translations into French |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28534 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-28534-4 |
| Release Date | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 473 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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