Only that if ever he meets you he will be quite green with jealousy, for you are precisely what he thinks he would like to be – even though you don't study the picturesque in your attire.' He looked thunderstruck for a moment, and ejaculated: 'A Byronic hero – ! Oh, my God! Why, you abominable –
In Georgette Heyer's novel "Venetia," a character expresses his surprise at discovering that another person embodies the ideals of a Byronic hero. He is taken aback by the realization that this individual represents everything he aspires to be, despite their unconventional appearance. The comment reveals the mixture of admiration and jealousy that the character feels, highlighting the allure of a romanticized persona.
This moment captures the tension between self-perception and societal...
