Glenarvon
Glenarvon by Caroline Lamb, published by Valancourt Books in 2007, is a literary work that explores the tumultuous relationship between Lady Calantha and the revolutionary Lord Glenarvon, set against the backdrop of the Irish Revolution of 1798. This edition, comprising 371 pages, presents the unabridged text of the first edition along with Lamb’s preface from the second edition, offering readers a comprehensive view of the narrative that shocked society during its time.
In Glenarvon, readers will find a story that intertwines themes of love and betrayal, reflecting the real-life affair between Lamb and Lord Byron. The novel features satirical portrayals of notable figures from London high society, providing insight into the social dynamics of the era. This edition also includes a new introduction and notes by Deborah Lutz, as well as an index to characters and their real-life counterparts, enriching the reading experience for those interested in literary classics and historical fiction.
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“I read ‘Glenarvon, ‘ too, by Caro. Lamb….God damn ” – Lord Byron
In 1812, Lady Caroline Lamb, wife of a prominent politician and future Prime Minister, began a tempestuous affair with Lord Byron, a liaison that shocked Lamb’s contemporaries. Finally, when he became tired of Lamb, Byron cruelly broke off the relationship, and in Glenarvon (1816) Lamb sought revenge.
Set against the backdrop of the violent Irish Revolution of 1798, Glenarvon tells the story of the doomed love of the married Lady Calantha for the dashing revolutionary Lord Glenarvon. Though published anonymously, contemporary readers immediately recognised in Calantha and Glenarvon the counterparts of Lamb and Byron and in many of the minor characters satiric portraits of some of the leading lights of London high society. The novel became an instant success, going through numerous editions and resulting in Lamb’s being blackballed from fashionable society.
The Valancourt Books edition includes the unabridged text of the first edition as well as Lamb’s preface from the expurgated second edition. This edition also features a new introduction and notes by Deborah Lutz and an index to characters in Glenarvon and their real-life counterparts.
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