Byronic Heroes in Nineteenth-Century Womens Writing and Screen Adaptation

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Exploring the evolution of the Byronic hero, this book delves into the works of nineteenth-century women writers and their screen adaptations. It reassesses Byron's influence on authors like Jane Austen, Elizabeth Gaskell, and George Eliot, highlighting their complex literary dialogues. The study examines how Byron's themes and characters were reinterpreted in their novels and how these figures have resurfaced in contemporary film and television adaptations. The interdisciplinary approach sheds light on the ongoing legacy of Byronism in literature and media.