Lady Caroline Lamb by Paul Douglass
Lady Caroline Lamb, among Lord Byron's many lovers, stands out - vilified, portrayed as a self-destructive nymphomaniac - her true story has never been told. Now, Paul Douglass provides the first unbiased treatment of a woman whose passions and independence were incompatible with the age in which she lived. Taking into account a traumatic childhood, Douglass explores Lamb's so-called 'erotomania' and tendency towards drug abuse and madness - problems she and Byron had in common. In this portrait, she emerges as a person who sacrificed much for the welfare of a sick child, and became an artist in her own right. Douglass illuminates her novels and poetry, her literary friendships, and the lifelong support of her husband and her publisher, John Murray.
"'An exemplary blend of scholarship and sympathy, Lady Caroline Lamb gives us a vivid portrait of the life and times of a scatty, outrageous, self-destructive, and appealing woman, who out-emoted any heroine of Regency Romance, and actually snagged ByronOne reads the fascinating story with a growing conviction that the British aristocracy was almost entirely mad.' - Ursula K. Le Guin, novelist, author of the Earthsea novels and most recently The Wave in the Mind and Gifts."
Paul Douglass is Professor of English and American Literature at San Jose State University, USA, where for six years he chaired the department.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781403966056 |
| ISBN 10 | 1403966052 |
| Title | Lady Caroline Lamb |
| Author | Paul Douglass |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Palgrave USA |
| Year published | 2004-10-15 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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