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$32/CONTENTS TO VOLUME II.
CHAPTER I.
Lord Byron engages in a Literary Controversy with the Rev.
Mr. Bowles respecting the poetic Character of Pope.-
Sheridan's Anecdote of Mr. Whitbread.-Lord Byoyn's
Historical Tragedy of " Marino Faliero, Doge of Venice."
"The Prophecy of Dante," a Poem.-His Visit to Ra-
venna.-An Occurrence in that City hastens Lord Byron's
departure from thence.-He embarks for Cyprus.......
CHAPTER. II.
Lord Byron brings out three dramatic pieces at once:
"Sardanapalus,"" The Two Foscari,"-and a Mystery,
entitled "Cain ;" the latter work pirated: and on a mo-
tion to stop the sale, the Lord High Chancellor refuses,
alledging that the work is of an improper tendency. Lord
Byron vindicates his publisher, and takes the blame
wholly on himself.-The Rev. Mr. Styles preaches and
publishes against Lord Byron's Cain and other works.-
He is reminded of Esop's Fable of the Ass and the
Sick Lion..
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CHAPTER III.
Lord Byron engages in another literary controversy with
Mr. Southey, the Poet Laureat.-Mr. Southey attacks
Lord B. in his Preface to a Poem, "The Vision of Judg-
ment."-Lord B. replies in an Appendix to "Marino
Faliero."-Mr. Southey rejoins in the Newspapers, and
Lord Byron sur-rejoins in a periodical publication, "The
Liberal."-Mr. Southey's Poem, "The Vision of Judg-
ment," and Lord Byron's Parody on it, also called "The
Vision of Judgment."-The publisher of the latter indicted
for a Libel, and found guilty.-Sentence on him.-A
word to the wise, to Mr. Southey, if he will take it...... 74
Lord Byron removes to Pisa.-Meets with friends there.—
Attempts to form (in conjunction with them) a Literary
Society.-Death of Mr. Shelley.-The commencement
of "The Liberal," a joint periodical publication of the
Society. Account of Pisa.-Quarrel and final Separation
between Lord Byron and Mr. Leigh Hunt.-Liberal
opinions not countenanced at Pisa. Fracas between
Lord Byron and Friends, and some of the Tuscan Military.
-The Blessings of the Holy Alliance.-Lord Byron
removes from Pisa.....
CHAPTER V.
The Congress at Verona, the Holy Alliance, and "The
Age of Bronze;" or Retaliation. Mr. Moore's "Fables
for the Holy Alliance."-Lord Byron's Tale of the
"Four Barbers of Bagdat." "The Island; or Chris-
tian and his Comrades:" a Poem.-" Werner," a
Tragedy.-Moore's and Byron's Poems of "The Loves
of the Angels," and "Heaven and Earth," compared.
-Lord Byron's last work, "The Deformed Trans-
formed," a Drama.-Remarks on it.-Lord Byron's
generous Application of the vast Sums of Money re-
ceived for the Copyright of his Works.-Mr. Moore and
Mr. Dallas, and Lord Byron's Impromptu on the latter
Gentleman.-The Lord Chancellor's Injunction con-
sidered.-Public Ingratitude....
CHAPTER VI.
Singular Occurrence that took place at Pisa.-Sketch of the
extraordinary Life of the late P. B. Shelley, Esq.-The
finding his Corpse, and the ceremony of burning it on a
pile, after the old Roman fashion, for the purpose of
depositing the ashes in Rome.-Lord Byron's Establish-
ment at Pisa. His attachment to Monkies and other
animals. — His Regimen.-Pistol-practice.-Duelling.-
The Guiccioli.-Fletcher's bon mot.-The Circle at Pisa.
-The Gambas and Lord Byron driven from Venice and
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CONTENTS.
Ravenna by the Holy Alliance.-Persecuted in a similar
manner at Pisa.-Official account of the affray at Pisa,
that ended in the banishment of some, and the removal
of the rest of Byron's friends to Genoa. . . .
CHAPTER VII.
Lord Byron's minor Poems.-Curious circumstances relat-
ing to his literary career.-First acquaintance with Mr.
Dallas. Success of Byron's satiric epistle.-Scotch
Reviewers and English Bards.-Jeffrey's amende hon-
orable.-Moore's challenge ends in a reconciliation and
perfect friendship.-Character of Reviewers, such as it
is, and such as it ought to be.-The Literary Gazette
and Quarterly Review change sides, and become hostile
to Byron. Mr. Murray declines Byron's publications.-
Also Longman and Co.-Leigh Hunt becomes Byron's
publisher. The birth and death of the Liberal.-End
of Byron's literary career..
CHAPTER VIII.
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Recollections of Lord Byron's "Memoirs of His Own
Life."-Parental discord gives him a distaste for the
marriage state. His attachment to Scotland, the cradle
of his poetic genius. His passion for Miss Mary Cha-
worth, and disappointment.-Its dreadful effects on his
Temper and future course of Life.-Harrow School.-
Youthful Scenes and Friendships.-Anecdote of his pru-
dence at Harrow.-Cambridge.-Byron's dislike of a
College Life, and contempt of Academical Honours.—
Newstead Abbey, and Story of the Skull converted into
a Drinking-cup.- Byron associates with Greeks, De-
mireps, and Bons Vivans, and becomes a man of the
town. His imprudences a salutary lesson to other
young men. His dreadful struggles between dissipation
and remorse.-Mortification on taking his seat in the
House of Lords.-His final determination to go abroad.
-Occurrences on the Tour until his return to England.. 228
Further Recollections of the Memoirs of Lord Byron, &c.
-Return to England.-" Childe Harold," and "Hints
from Horace."-Maiden speech in the House of Lords.—
Publication of "Childe Harold."-Congratulations from
all quarters.-Billet-deux from Lady L- -.-The com-
mencement, progress, and termination of a serio-comic
love-adventure.-Increasing popularity, and its conse-
quences. Temporary seclusion in the country.--Return
to London.-Successive publications of "The Giaour,"
"The Bride of Abydos," and "The Corsair."-Cavils
of his enemies at the latter publication refuted by Mr.
Dallas.-Third and last speech in Parliament, and end
of political career.-Elected one of the Committee of
Management of Drury Lane Theatre.-Opinions of the
Drama; Dramatic Writers, ancient and modern; Actors,
Actresses, and Stage Affairs.-Kemble, Mrs. Siddons,
Miss O'Neil, Kean, Dowton, &c.--Monk Lewis, and Mr.
Sheridan-Farewell Address.
CHAPTER X.
-First Meeting of Lord Byron and Miss Millbank.—
Description of that Lady.-Offer of Marriage, first re-
jected, and then accepted.-The Wedding Day fixed.--
The Fortune-Teller's Prediction.-The Wedding Cere-
mony described.-The Wedding Night.-Singular Dream.
-The Honey-moon eclipsed.-Byron refutes the charge
of having married from interested motives.-Distress in
High Life.-Temporary Separation.-Lady Byron, under
parental influence, refuses to return.-Statement of the
causes of Disagreement.-Mrs. C's insidious Con-
duct and ill-offices. Treacherous acts against Lord
Byron.-Attempt to prove him a Lunatic.-Character
and poetical Genius of Lady Byron, with Specimens of
the latter.-Public outcry against Lord Byron.-His
disinterested behaviour towards Lady Byron.-He again
leaves England, never to return!.
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