Lord Byron (1788-1824), a central figure of British Romanticism, was famous for his unconventional character and lifestyle as well as for his poetry. This two-volume work, compiled by his friend Thomas Moore, was published in 1830. Volume 2 describes Byron's life from 1816 until his early death in 1824.

This two-volume work of 1830, compiled by his friend Thomas Moore, reveals Byron's character and provides a commentary on his writing.