Lady Byron and Her Daughters by Julia Markus

Lady Byron and Her Daughters is a fantastic feminist biography of Byron’s wife, Annabella (Anne Isabella Milbanke). Annabella is usually remembered as the estranged wife of Lord Byron and the controlling mother of Ada Lovelace. This biography paints a more well-rounded picture of a woman who has often been portrayed as prudish and controlling, and points out her many contributions to education and philanthropy. Annabella encountered Byron during the midst of “Byromania” (her phrase). He … Continue reading Lady Byron and Her Daughters by Julia Markus →