Byron (1788 ~ 1824) was a representative writer of positive romanticism in Europe. He was born into a declining aristocratic family in London. Parents were not in harmony, and young Byron became the object of their anger. Therefore, Byron developed a melancholy, lonely and rebellious character. He accepted the enlightenment at Cambridge University and began to publish poems and comments.
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From 189 to 1811, Byron made a long trip abroad for the first time. This trip made him understand the national liberation movements in southern Europe and had a great influence on his thoughts and creations. The famous long poem "Childe Hallor's Travels" was written on the basis of this travel diary. The publication of the long poem made Byron a man of the hour in Britain. After he returned to England, he concentrated on writing political satires and attacking the Conservative Party and the British aristocratic bourgeoisie. However, the bad political climate and the misfortune of personal life, on the one hand, strengthened Byron's melancholy, loneliness and rebellious spirit, on the other hand, also produced pessimism. The main works of this period include Oriental Narrative Poems and Hebrew Narrative Poems. These poems are set in Eastern Europe and West Asia, and have created some images of "Byronic heroes" who are full of rebellious spirit and struggle with their fate: they are in sharp opposition to society and fight alone, and they resist personally; They despise social "civilization", are proud of their independence and are disappointed in their future; Their struggle for personal freedom and love happiness often ends in failure or death.
in p>1816, Byron angrily left the country under the slander and attack of the British upper class, and has since lived in a foreign land. While in Switzerland, Byron met Shelley and was influenced by his optimistic and positive thoughts. Byron's "Prometheus" and "Song of Lutherans" at this time showed the revolutionary's indomitable spirit of struggle. During his stay in Italy, Byron actively participated in the revolutionary activities of the Charcoal Party, provided funds for the revolutionary activities, bought weapons and ammunition, and was elected as the leader of the organization. Drawing strength from the Italian revolutionary struggle, the poet entered the peak period of his creation, such as the philosophical poetic drama Manfred, the mysterious drama Cain and the long poetic novel Don Juan. In 1823, Byron went to Greece to participate in the activities of the national uprising army. He sold his manor and used it for the Greek revolution without reservation. He personally participates in labor and training, and is always in the most dangerous place. Long-term running and hard work damaged his health and died in 1824. He devoted his property, energy and life to the independent cause of Greece.
Byron became the most outstanding romantic poet in Europe in the 19th century with his great literary achievements. His poems are full of democratic ideals and the passion of national liberation struggle. He is a fearless fighter and an individualist. His achievements had a great influence on European literature.