[a:Lord Byron|44407|George Gordon Byron|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/authors/1357459330p2/44407.jpg] is one of those authors I've read scraps of here and there and always enjoyed. His reputation precedes him, and the allusions to him in other works I've read have always made me laugh. I'd like to read more about him, but never quite know where to start. Hell, my to-read shelf is so huge right now I'd have difficulty even getting to any books I add to it, but... Well.

I had this collection of poetry lying about, and always wanted to get to it. Come to think of it, I've probably read it few several times and forgot about it as the years went on, I first got it so darn long ago. Picking it up again, I was rather taken with the poetry. The sly tone, the shifting affection and amusement. Lord Byron is a deservedly fascinating character, and one I probably should delve more into one of these days. As far as poetry collections go, I thoroughly enjoyed this one. I don't really know enough about the author to have an informed opinion beyond just genuine enjoyment and amusement, though. I'll leave the in depth reviews and commentary to the experts. ( )