Manuscripts, fair copies, fragments and material relating to the non-narrative poems of Lord Byron., 1806-1845, undated.
Scope and Contents
A series of manuscripts and fair copies of poems by Lord Byron, mostly in his own hand but with some in the hands of Lady Byron (Anne Isabella Noel Byron), John Cam Hobhouse, Teresa Guiccioli, John Murray II and Mary Shelley. These are largely individual poems, distinct from the epic narrative poetry of Byron, and include 'English Bards and Scotch Reviewers' and 'Hebrew Melodies'.
Dates
- Creation: 1806-1845, undated.
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
9 Consultation units
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
At the start of the sequence are two volumes largely containing various manuscripts of the poetry of Lord Byron, which were bound prior to their arrival at the Library. Individual manuscripts are then arranged alphabetically by title. Remaining shorter poems and fragments are grouped together in one manuscript at the end of the sequence.
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk