Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know

Send us Fan MailThis episode is the first of two episodes devoted to the life and works of Lord Byron  - one of the greatest poets of all time.   As a youth, Edgar Poe frequently copied Lord Byron's style (and unique attitude) until Poe found his own voice.00:00 Introduction 02:50 Byron and Poe’s styles05:45 Women in Byron’s life08:33 Byron’s’ early life12:53 Becoming a Baron13:59 Byron’s opinions17:25 Life at Harrow18:17 Poe and Chaworth20:34 Life and loves at Cambridge23:57 Byron’s characteristics26:05 Epitaph to a Dog30:40 To a Lady, On Being Asked My Resons for Quitting England31:45 Life in Turkey33:45 Poe and The Doom (long distance swimming)35:33 Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage and instant fame38:38 Sources and OutroLearn about Lord Byron’s love of animalsLearn about the horrifying abuse of Lord Byron while a child.Learn about how Lord Byron got around college rulesDecide if you think Lord Byron was a nice person!Support the showThank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.