Allegra: The Story Of Byron And Miss Clairmont is a book written by Armistead C. Gordon that tells the story of the illegitimate daughter of Lord Byron and Claire Clairmont. The book is a historical account of the life of Allegra, who was born in 1817 to Claire Clairmont, the stepsister of Mary Shelley, and Lord Byron, the famous poet. The book chronicles the tumultuous relationship between Byron and Clairmont, and the events that led to the birth of Allegra. It also explores the life of Allegra, who was sent to live with Byron in Italy when she was just a few months old. The book details the struggles that Allegra faced as a result of her illegitimacy and her eventual death at the age of five. The author draws upon a variety of sources, including letters and journals, to provide a vivid and detailed account of the life of Allegra and the people who surrounded her. Overall, Allegra: The Story Of Byron And Miss Clairmont is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in the life and times of Lord Byron and the people who knew him.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.