Byron and the Websters : the letters and entangled lives of the poet, Sir James Webster and Lady Frances Webster / John Stewart

Author:: Stewart, John, 1952 March 5-
Published:: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2008]
Copyright Date:: ©2008
Physical Description:: x, 214 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

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Summary:

"Arguably the most offensive, despised, and ridiculed dandy of the Regency period, Sir James Webster-Wedderburn would be forgotten were it not for an alleged affair between his wife and his friend, poet Lord Byron. This work lays out details of this affair and provides commentary on private letters between Lady Frances Caroline Annesley, and the famous poet"--Provided by publisher.

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ISBN:

9780786432400 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0786432403 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Bibliography Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-202) and index.

Source of Acquisition:

UP-PAT copy: Purchased with funds from the George and Barbara Kelly English Endowment for Library Support; 20089.

Endowment Note:

George and Barbara Kelly English Endowment for Library Support

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