The Works of Lord Byron, Vol. 7 (To Mr. Murray) Lord Byron
"The Works of Lord Byron, Vol. 7 (To Mr. Murray)" is a poetic work rather than a song, reflecting Byron's correspondence with his publisher. The piece explores themes of literary ambition, personal integrity, and the struggles of an artist. Byron's candid and witty tone showcases his distinctive voice and critiques societal norms. While it lacks musical elements, its cultural impact lies in its influence on Romantic poetry and literature. The genre can be classified as #Poetry. Released in the early 19th century, it remains significant in literary studies.
To Mr. Murray
To hook the Reader, you, John Murray,
Have published "Anjou's Margaret,"
Which won't be sold off in a hurry
(At least, it has not been as yet);
And then, still further to bewilder him,
Without remorse, you set up "Ilderim;"
So mind you don't get into debt,—
Because—as how—if you should fail,
These books would be but baddish bail.
And mind you do not let escape
These rhymes to Morning Post or Perry,
Which would be very treacherous—very,
And get me into such a scrape!
For, firstly, I should have to sally,
All in my little boat, against a Galley;
And, should I chance to slay the Assyrian wight,
Have next to combat with the female Knight:
And pricked to death expire upon her needle,
A sort of end which I should take indeed ill!
To hook the Reader, you, John Murray,
Have published "Anjou's Margaret,"
Which won't be sold off in a hurry
(At least, it has not been as yet);
And then, still further to bewilder him,
Without remorse, you set up "Ilderim;"
So mind you don't get into debt,—
Because—as how—if you should fail,
These books would be but baddish bail.
And mind you do not let escape
These rhymes to Morning Post or Perry,
Which would be very treacherous—very,
And get me into such a scrape!
For, firstly, I should have to sally,
All in my little boat, against a Galley;
And, should I chance to slay the Assyrian wight,
Have next to combat with the female Knight:
And pricked to death expire upon her needle,
A sort of end which I should take indeed ill!
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