The Story of Allegra Byron

07/21/2012

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A few years ago, I became captivated by the story of Allegra Byron, the 5 year old illegitimate child of Claire Clairmont and Lord Byron, who was left to die at a rustic Italian convent.  

The smart and generous Dave Daley at Salon has posted my (fictional!) story about her on Salon. 

Here's to writerly obsessions. 
xx
M 
 


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Marilyn Ritter
07/22/2012 4:52pm

I just finished your story on Allegra. As always, delicate but precise prose. I shed a few tears at the tragic but expected ending. Your love and personal experience with children shines through. The phrase "her face a tableau of misery" will stay with me a while.

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Megan link
07/22/2012 7:09pm

Dear Marilyn -
Such a kind note for you to post; thank you for reading this story of mine. I haven't read it in a year, and I'm sort of looking forward to a re-read myself.
With true gratitude,
Megan

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barbara curtis
04/11/2013 4:36pm

I knew the details but your words brought the emotions alive as well. Byron had a lot to answer for. I do think that he reproached himself sincerely and it seems to be from this point on he improves in conduct and maturity. But at what price!

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