What did Byron know about astronomy and how did this knowledge shape his poetry? This talk looks at two main sources of astronomical information: John Bonnycastle’s Introduction to Astronomy (1786, and owned by Byron) and John Milton’s Paradise Lost, a work that responds with unique force and insight to the Copernican revolution of its time. These contexts will inform a reading of some of Byron’s major works, including his cosmological writing in Cain and Heaven and Earth.
Where:
Art Workers Guild
6 Queen Square
Bloomsbury
London WC1N 3AT
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When:
AGM 5.00-6.30
Drinks 6.30-7.00
Lecture 7.00-8.00pm
There will be a dinner for those who wish to join, details will be confirmed closer to the time.