Lines, On Hearing That Lady Byron Was Ill

Written in 1816, 'Lines, On Hearing That Lady Byron Was Ill' is a poem by George Gordon, Lord Byron, expressing his disdain for his estranged wife, Lady Byron. The poem employs bitter sarcasm and accuses her of moral betrayal, likening her to Clytemnestra, who conspired against her husband. This work reflects Byron's tumultuous relationship with Lady Byron, marked by scandal and public conflict, and showcases his complex emotions following their separation.