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Stowe, Byron, and the Art of Scandal.

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Author(s): Ryan, Susan M.¹
Source:
American Literature. Mar2011, Vol. 83 Issue 1, p59-91. 33p. 2 Illustrations.

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- Subject Terms:
  Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896; Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824; Authors; Scandals; Reputation; Authorship; Human sexuality
- Abstract:
  An essay is presented discussing the scandal brought about by 19th-century American author Harriet Beecher Stowe by publishing an article attacking the credibility of the English author Lord Byron. Details are given describing the alleged affair which occurred between Byron and his half sister and the public reaction to its publication by Stowe. Further analysis is offered regarding the extreme reactions seen by the press audiences in response to the issue.

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