Submitted by chun87 on December 18, 2007

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Darkness By Lord Byron

“Darkness” is a poem written in 1816 by George Gordon Lord Byron who is considered as a leading figure in Romanticism for his famous works including poetry, music, novel, opera, and painting. Along his famous literary works, he is also known for his corrupted life styles including large debts, love affairs with numerous women including his half sister and even with men. From the birth, he was born with a clubfoot, which his sensitivity to it haunted his life and his works. At the age of ten, he inherited the title of Lord Byron after his uncle passed away inheriting him a bit of wealth, which he eventually spends all and ends up with large debts due to an extravagant lifestyle. Although...

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