Today on Brainwaves, we chat to writer, poet and philosopher Dr. Paul Fearne about 19th century English Romantic poet Lord Byron — and discuss Paul’s new book simply titled ‘Byron’. Paul will also share his lived experience of schizophrenia, and his thoughts on how suffering can aid creation, and how mental illness can provide the perfect conditions for creativity to arise. Paul’s latest book ‘Byron’ examines Lord Byron’s early translations of an ancient Greek text, his exile, and travels to Greece to fight for Greek independence from Turkey.  Paul has a PhD on schizophrenia from La Trobe University, and a masters from the University of Melbourne. His first Book, 'Diary of a Schizophrenic' was launched at the 2010 Melbourne Writers Festival. This is his fifth appearance as a guest on Brainwaves.  https://www.booktopia.com.au/byron-paul-fearne/book/9781783826346.html "It matters not what afflicts you in life, as long as you have a witticism at hand, and a story to relate afterward" - Paul Fearne.