About The Curse of Minerva

The Curse of Minerva is a poem by Lord Byron first published in 1812 privately and printed by Thomas Davison in London. It is a scathing satirical poem attacking Thomas Bruce, Lord Elgin, for removing the Parthenon sculptures or Elgin Marbles from Athens. Byron's name did not appear on the title page.

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The Curse of Minerva

poem by Lord Byron

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