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441. Lord Byron: Scandal, Sex and Celebrity (Part 2)

The Rest Is History

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Byron's Constantinople Journey

This chapter chronicles Lord Byron's journey to Constantinople, detailing his observations and the cultural exchange with the Ottoman Empire, particularly through his interaction with Sultan Mahmoud II. It highlights Byron's evolving relationship with his friend Hobhouse, as well as his fierce grappling with societal expectations upon returning to England. Ultimately, the chapter emphasizes Byron's literary ambitions and the contrast between his disillusionment and the blossoming of his career.

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