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[Opinions] Re: Byron
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I think it's kind of cool, but it strikes me as particularly African-American. I know this must be because there were only four African-Americans in my high school, and the only one of the four who was in my class was named Byron.So I don't know if it really is used more by African-Americans than other groups, or if that's just my impression. Nevertheless, I think that an African-American could pull it off better than a European-American.
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"Close thy Byron; open thy Goethe" (Carlyle) to those for whom the name does not work or fit.

This message was edited 3/15/2018, 12:45 AM

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Goethe has a famous interpretation of Faust. Hector Berlioz created a work that is technically an oratorio, though recently successfully staged as an opera, entitled Damnation of Faust - which offers an easier - and almost hauntingly alluring interpretation of the tragedy. I myself watched, no, not watched, but experienced the opera on four different occasions - bringing different family members and friends for each occasion. Here is a non-vocal ballet interlude for any that have interest - (sorry to tarry from names...) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9WvYFcnljQ

This message was edited 3/17/2018, 11:59 AM

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I agree with everything that you said.
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