Manfred, a dramatic poem

For other versions of this work, see Manfred (Byron).

Manfred, a Dramatic Poem (1817)
by George Gordon Byron

Manfred is a dramatic poem written in 1816–1817 by Lord Byron. It contains supernatural elements, in keeping with the popularity of the ghost story in England at the time. It is a typical example of a Romantic closet drama. Manfred was adapted musically by Robert Schumann in 1852, in a composition entitled Manfred: Dramatic Poem with music in Three Parts, and later by Pyotr Tchaikovsky in his Manfred Symphony, Op. 58, as well as by Carl Reinecke. Friedrich Nietzsche was impressed by the poem's depiction of a super-human being, and wrote some music for it.

This transcription is of the first edition. The published work contains a small 'Notes' section; individual notes have been linked to the relevant lines in the text.

10475Manfred, a Dramatic Poem1817George Gordon Byron

MANFRED.

T. DAVISON, LOMBARD-STREET, WHITEFRIARS, LONDON.

MANFRED,

A

DRAMATIC POEM.

BY LORD BYRON.

LONDON:

JOHN MURRAY, ALBEMARLE-STREET.

1817.

DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

Manfred.
Chamois Hunter.
Abbot of St. Maurice.
Manuel.
Herman.

Witch of the Alps.
Arimanes.
Nemesis.
The Destinies.
Spirits, &c.

The Scene of the Drama is amongst the Higher Alps—partly in the Castle of Manfred, and partly in the Mountains.

Acts (not listed in original)

Act I

Act II

Act III

This work was published before January 1, 1929, and is in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago.

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Manfred, a dramatic poem

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