Although known primarily for his poetry, Lord Byron (1788-1824) also had
a keen interest in the theatre and wrote a number of verse dramas,
mostly during his Italian exile. While these plays went largely
unnoticed during Byron's lifetime, they have since been recognized by
critics for their sublime poetic and dramatic qualities. This collection
brings together six of Byron's finest plays: Manfred, Cain, Heaven and
Earth, Marino Faliero, Sardanapalus, and The Two Foscari.