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e Gordon Byron (1788 (1788 –– 1824) 1824) e Gordon Byron, is one of the most excellent representatives of English Romanticism and one of the most influential poets of the time. He also is a national hero in Greece. 1 1 Position in English History 2 2 Life and story 3 3 Major Literary Works 4 4 His Influence 5 ments on Byron Contents Byron ’ s Position in English History The most outstanding representative of English Romanticism; One of the most influential poets of his time; influence on European poetry, music, novel, opera, and painting, and the progressive poets in many other countries; patents ? his father was a captain nicknamed " Mad Jack ", who had squandered away the money of the poet's mother and then deserted her, finally died deep in debt when he was a child. ? his mother was a Scottish noble woman, Catherine Gordon , a descendant of the King of Scotland. She was the second wife of " Mad Jack “. Early life ?? Born into an ancient aristocratic family Born into an ancient aristocratic family on 22 January 1788 . . Though he was born lame, he was good at sports, Though he was born lame, he was good at sports, especially at swimming especially at swimming ; ; ? Inherited the title of a baron and a large estate from his great-uncle at the age of ten; ? Moves with his mother to Newstead Abbey, near Nottingham ? In 1801 he was sent to Harrow , where he remained until July 1805. Then he went on to Trinity College, Cambridge ; ? Meets his half sister Augusta during this period. Byron ’ s Life 1807 1809 1815 1816 1824 Lyric poems tour of Europe romantic verse narratives unhappy marriage 8 years abroad (Switzerland, Italy Greece) died in Greece Life Story ?? In 1807,at the age of 19,Byron wrote his In 1807,at the age of 19,Byron wrote his first poetry first poetry Hours of Idleness Hours of Idleness 《悠闲的时光》; ?? In the next year, Britain In the next year, Britain ’’ s literary magazine s literary magazine Edin