Author: Polidori, John William
Synopsis:
"The Diary of Dr. John William Polidori, 1816, Relating to Byron, Shelley, etc." takes readers on a captivating journey into the scandalous and mysterious world of the Romantic poets Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley. Through the eyes of Dr. Polidori, a young physician and aspiring writer, we are granted an intimate glimpse into the lives of these literary giants, their tumultuous relationships, and the dark secrets that lie beneath their charismatic facades. As the diary unfolds, we are drawn deeper into a web of passion, jealousy, and supernatural intrigue, where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur, leaving us questioning the true nature of these literary legends.
Genres: Biography, Historical Fiction, Gothic Literature
Themes: Romanticism, the nature of genius, the duality of human nature, the pursuit of immortality
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