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Manuscript of Don Juan
DescriptionManuscript of Lord Byron’s ‘Don Juan’, 1819-1820. This manuscript contains cantos I, II and V of Byron’s epic poem which was published by John Murray between 1819 and 1821. The first canto is dated Venice September 16th 1818, the fifth canto is dated Ravenna, October 16th 1820. Originally intended as a neat copy for the printer the manuscript became a working copy as Byron made subsequent revisions and additions.
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Lord Byron
DescriptionSelected manuscript items relating to the poet Lord Byron (1788 to 1824) and his circle. Included are manuscripts of Byron's epic poem 'Don Juan' in Byron’s own hand, with all his corrections and notes, and a neat copy by Mary Shelley. Examples of Byron's letters and journals are also included here.
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  • Lord Byron in the John Murray Archive
    Most of Byron's works were published by John Murray publishers, whose archive is at the National Library of Scotland. The John Murray Archive also contains items relating to Byron and his circle that were collected by the Murray family.
  • Catalogue record for Byron manuscripts
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