Occasional Pieces; Hints from Horace; The Curse of Minerva; The Waltz; The Giaour; The Bride of Abydos; The Corsair

Occasional Pieces is a collection of poems written by the renowned English poet, Gordon, Lord Byron George. The collection includes some of his most famous works, such as Hints from Horace, The Curse of Minerva, The Waltz, The Giaour, The Bride of Abydos, and The Corsair.Hints from Horace is a satirical poem that takes aim at the hypocrisy of the upper classes in England. The Curse of Minerva is a poem that reflects on the destruction of art and culture during the Napoleonic Wars. The Waltz is a humorous and lighthearted poem that celebrates the dance craze that was sweeping through Europe at the time.The Giaour is a narrative poem that tells the story of a doomed love affair between a Christian woman and a Muslim man. The Bride of Abydos is another narrative poem that tells the story of a young woman who is forced into marriage against her will. The Corsair is a swashbuckling adventure story that follows the exploits of a pirate.Overall, Occasional Pieces is a diverse collection of poems that showcases Byron's range as a writer. From biting satire to romantic adventure, this collection has something for everyone.1900. Byron is regarded as the ultimate Romantic and whose name has become synonymous with brooding passion. Although his private life was considered shocking, his poetry was immensely popular and influential, especially in Europe. Partial Contents: Occasional Pieces, Written in 1811-13; Hints from Horace; The Curse of Minerva; The Waltz: An Apostrophic Hymn; The Giaour: A Fragment of a Turkish Tale; The Bride of Abydos: A Turkish Tale; and The Corsair: A Tale. See other Byron works available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.