The initial version of the type in Byron's work, Childe Harold, draws on a variety of earlier literary characters including
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Admiration of Byron continued to be fervent in the years following his death, despite claims from author Peter L. Thorslev that the literary culture of the Byronic Hero "died in England almost with Byron". Notable fans included … See more

Byron's influence is manifest in many authors and artists of the Romantic movement and writers of Gothic fiction during the 19th century. Lord Byron was the model for the title character of Glenarvon (1816) by Byron's ers… See more

There are also suggestions of the potential of a Byronic heroine in Byron's works. Charles J. Clancy argues that Aurora Raby in Don Juan possesses many of the characteristics typical of a Byronic hero. Described … See more

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1. ^ "The Literary Overview: Heroes" (PDF). Fox Valley Lutheran High School.
2. ^ Christiansen, 201
3. ^ Sandgren, Retta Aleen. The Byronic hero in Childe Harold's pilgrimage, the four Turkish tales, Manfred, and Don Ju… See more