Australian-British scholar Dr. Corin Throsby has reignited interest in the legacy of renowned poet Lord Byron, two centuries after his passing.
Dr. Throsby, known for her work as a BBC broadcaster and Cambridge academic specializing in Byron, made significant contributions to the bicentenary commemoration of Byron’s life and work.
Dr. Throsby’s journey began in Sydney on April 12, 2024, coinciding with the Times Literary Supplement’s cover story on Byron.
Her article, titled “A chameleon life: Reviving a scandalous poet on the bicentenary of his death,” was featured in the TLS issue, garnering attention for its insightful review.
Continuing her tribute, Dr. Throsby traveled to Greece, where she delivered a groundbreaking bicentenary lecture on Byron on April 16, 2024, at the Assembly Hall of the Old Parliament in Athens.
Titled “Byron, the Unparalleled Phenomenon: From Great Poet to National Leader in Wartime,” her lecture aimed to reshape perceptions of Byron, highlighting his role as a champion of underdog causes and his pivotal involvement in Greece’s liberation efforts during the Greek War of Independence.
The event in Athens was attended by Major General Economides, representing General Demetrios Choupis, the Chief-of-Staff of the Armed Forces of Greece, underscoring the significance of Byron’s impact on Greece’s history.
Dr. George Holmes, President of the University of Bolton – Greater Manchester (UK), and Elias Foutsis, President of the New York College Group (Greece and Czechia), also joined the panel, emphasising Byron’s enduring influence.
Following her lecture, Dr. Throsby traveled to London to participate in the bicentenary Byron Festival Conference at Trinity College Cambridge on April 19-20, 2024.
There, she presented an academic paper on Byron and social networking, further highlighting the poet’s relevance in modern contexts.Dr. Corin Throsby, who holds dual Australian-British citizenship, currently teaches English Literature and Cultural History at the University of Cambridge.
Her deep-rooted interest in Byron, stemming from her Ph.D. dissertation at the University of Oxford, continues to shed light on the poet’s global impact and enduring legacy.
The bicentenary events organized by Dr. Throsby have not only revived interest in Byron’s life and work but also underscored his lasting influence on literature, culture, and national identity.
