Discover The Romantic Legacy of Lord Byron in Ravenna, Ravenna, Italy

In self-imposed exile from England, the English poet Lord Byron found a new chapter of his life in Italy. He wrote some of his most mature works in the city of Ravenna, but his time here was also marked by his romantic passions and political endeavours. His presence left an indelible mark on the city, and now you can learn more about Byron in Ravenna at the recently opened Byron Museum.

Lord Byron was one of the greatest English poets of the 19th聽century, known for works such as聽Don Juan聽and聽Childe Harold鈥檚 Pilgrimage. He was also a famous (or infamous) lover, a traveller, and 鈥� in later life 鈥� a political activist. His lifestyle was unconventional and he was eventually forced into exile, partly because of his bisexuality (illegal at that time), and partly because of a scandalous affair with his own half-sister.

Byron arrived in聽Ravenna in 1819, following his then mistress, Teresa Guiccioli, from his former home in Venice. Although married to Count Alessandro Guiccioli, Teresa was involved in a love affair with Byron for many years, and their intense relationship was seen as emblematic of Romantic love ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Discover The Romantic Legacy of Lord Byron in Ravenna
Guide Location: Italy » Ravenna
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Karen Warren
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