ABSTRACT
Byron, Childe Harold, I–II (?2nd edition, 1812); Satirist, XI (Oct. 1812), 344–358; (Dec. 1812), 542–550. This, the Satirist’s first review of Byron under the direction of William Jerdan, praises Byron’s new poetic style but finds much to quarrel with in his sentiments on politics and patriotism. The self-deprecating comment on page 350 about taking “indignant strides across our garret” help to soften the critical tone. The references in the second part of the review to certain lines that appear on pages 217, 226, 253, etc., identify the edition the reviewer is using as the second edition or later.
