In March 1812, the poet Lord Byron woke up to find himself famous after the publication of Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, selling 13,000 copies in two years.
Childe Harold was a reflection of Byron's grand tour and his criticism of British culture, following the success of his controversial work, 'English Bards and Scotch Reviewers'.
Byron's social success was captured through Duchess of Devonshire's account, where she described how he was the center of attention, with men jealous of him and women envious of each other.
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