Don Juan

Name: Don Juan
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By Lord Byron

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Don Juan by Lord Byron is a satirical narrative poem that follows the adventures of its charming and naive protagonist, Don Juan, as he navigates through high society and numerous romantic escapades. The poem critiques the European aristocracy and societal norms of the time, using humour and wit. It offers engaging commentary on love, politics, and human nature, making it a classic in the realm of Arts & Culture.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the wit and satire found in epic poetry. It offers a unique and humorous take on the legendary figure, blending adventure with social commentary, all wrapped in Byron's masterful verse. If you appreciate exploring themes of love, morality, and society through a playful yet incisive lens, this work is sure to engage you.

Don Juan

Byron's exuberant masterpiece tells of the adventures of Don Juan, beginning with his illicit love affair at the age of sixteen in his native Spain and his subsequent exile to Italy.

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Byron's exotic poem on the love life and adventures of Don Juan.

Byron's exuberant masterpiece tells of the adventures of Don Juan, beginning with his illicit love affair at the age of sixteen in his native Spain and his subsequent exile to Italy. Following a dramatic shipwreck, his exploits take him to Greece, where he is sold as a slave, and to Russia, where he becomes a favourite of the Empress Catherine who sends him on to England.

Written entirely in ottava rima stanza form, Byron's Don Juan blends high drama with earthy humour, outrageous satire of his contemporaries (in particular Wordsworth and Southey) and sharp mockery of Western societies, with England coming under particular attack.

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Don Juan by Lord Byron, an epic satirical poem, often receives praise for its wit and narrative style. Many reviews highlight Byron's mastery of comedic verse and irony, as well as his ability to weave together romance, adventure, and social commentary. Readers frequently commend the poet's sharp critique of societal norms and values, making the work both engaging and intellectually stimulating.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140424522

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 August 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Edited by E Steffan
Edited by T.G. Steffan
Edited by W.W. Pratt
Introduction by Peter Manning
Introduction by Susan Wolfson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 518g

Pages: 784

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About the Author

George Gordon Byron was born on 22 January 1788 and inherited the barony in 1798. He gained a reputation for his startling good looks and extravagant behaviour, and on the publication of 'Childe Harold's Pilgrimage' became famous overnight. In 1815 he married Annabella Millbanke, but they were seaprated after a year. The rumoured relationship with his half-sister Augusta lead him to leave England in 1816. He eventually settled in Italy and supported Italian revolutionary movements, and in 1823 left to fight for Greek independence. He contracted fever and died in 1824. T.G. Steffan is Professor Emeritus of English in the University of Austin, Texas. W.W. Pratt is a former Professor Emeritus of English in the University of Austin, and died in 1991. Susan J. Wolfson (introducer) is Professor of English at Princeton University. Peter J. Manning is Professor of English at the State University of New York.

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