£24.96
Title: My Amiable Mamma: The Biography of Mrs. Catherine Gordon Byron
Author: Megan Boyes (Signed)
Publisher : M Boyes
Publication: c1991 First Edition
Format: Softback
Condition: The covers are in an excellent condition. Pages are clean and mark free with some illustrations. Message to front signed by the Author
Book measures: 21cm x 15cm with 179 pages
1 in stock
“My Amiable Mamma: The Biography of Mrs. Catherine Gordon Byron” delves into the complex and often misunderstood life of Lord Byron’s mother. This biography explores Catherine Gordon Byron’s aristocratic Scottish heritage, her early life, and the circumstances that led to her tumultuous marriage to Captain John “Mad Jack” Byron.
The book meticulously details her challenging relationship with her famous son, offering insights into the profound influence she had on his personality and poetic genius, despite their frequent clashes. It aims to paint a more nuanced portrait of a woman often overshadowed by her son’s fame and sensational reputation. By examining her struggles, resilience, and unique character, the biography sheds new light on a significant figure in Byron’s life and the social complexities of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
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