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Curated by: Adam Walker - Close Reading Poetry (243 videos)
An introductory lecture to the study of Lord Byron's great romantic quest narrative, Childe Harold's Pilgrimage. I discuss the form, the structure, historical, and biographical contexts of the poem. I also introduce good starting points for the study of the poem, with sources provided at the end. Intro 0:00-1:56 Genre 1:56-3:47 Biographical Aspect 3:47-11:53 The Byronic Hero 11:53-14:27 The Voice: Example from Canto I 14:27-16:02 The Spenserian Stanza 16:02-25:25 Criticism 25:25-34:14 Narrative Structure 34:14-35:35 Childe Harold 35:35-1:00:14 Recommended Resourses 1:00:14-1:06:44