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

The Rest Is History

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Cultural Relativism and Lord Byron's Sexual Exploration

This chapter examines Lord Byron's perspectives on same-sex relationships and pederasty within the historical context of the Regency period. It reveals how his fascination with Greece and the Ottoman Empire challenged British cultural norms and illuminated the elite's nuanced views on sexuality.

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