The Byron gallery of highly finished engravings, illustrating Lord Byron's works. With selected beauties from his poems. Elucidated by historical and critical notices; together with a sketch of his life, containing important and unpublished matter (1849)
Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824, McGregor, Robert B., ed · New York, R. Martin · leaf 115
drew die token from his vest— Angel of Death ! tis Hassans cloven crest ! His calpac rent—his caftan red— a fearful bride thy Son hath wed :Me, not from mercy, did they spare.But this impurpled pledge to bear.Peace to the brave ! whose blood is spilt :Wo to the Giaour ! for his the guilt. * * * * A… … ZULEIKA BEFORE GIAFFIR. The character of Giaffir, in the Bride ofAbydos, is a faithful counterpart of AliTebelen, Pacha of Yanina. To this cele-brated personage, the Corsair, Lara, andHassan, as well as Giaffir, are indebted fortheir origin, resembling him truly in theirmany vices, and very few…
Byron, George Gordon Byron. Baron, 1788-1824 · Illustration of books · English poetry
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