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Manfred by Lord George Gordon Byron is a closet drama about the tormented protagonist, Manfred, who lives in a castle in the Alps. Haunted by guilt over his relationship with the deceased Astarte, he uses magical powers to seek oblivion but is told by spirits that only death can relieve his guilt. Manfred contemplates suicide, is saved by a hunter, and later encounters various supernatural entities but cannot find redemption. Ultimately, he resigns to his fate and dies. The book contains themes of guilt, supernatural elements, and troubled romantic relationships.