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Manfred by Lord Byron

Manfred

Lord Byron

Start Publishing LLC · Print & ebook · March 27, 2014

A Poetry pick for readers exploring Manfred.

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Who it’s for
A grave, layered drama where even seven spirits cannot bargain away the past.
Genres
British & Irish Plays
Published
Start Publishing LLC, March 27, 2014

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About this book

Manfred, a Faustian noble, is tortured by guilt over the death of his beloved, Astarte. He uses his mastery of language and spell-casting to summon seven spirits, from whom he seeks forgetfulness. The spirits are unable to control the past and thus cannot grant Manfred's plea.

Words Against Fate

A grave, layered drama where even seven spirits cannot bargain away the past.

Come here for

  • A Faustian struggle shaped by guilt and the limits of magic
  • Byron’s spellbinding command of language

Expect

  • Guilt and grief at the center of the reading experience
  • A serious, supernatural atmosphere with no easy escape

Where it sits

British & Irish Plays89%

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Publisher categories

  • Plays
Authors
Lord Byron
Publisher
Start Publishing LLC
Published
March 27, 2014
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Plays