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- Cantos 6 Through 8 (1825)

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Don Juan: Cantos 6 Through 8 is a collection of three cantos written by the renowned English poet, George Gordon N. Byron, also known as Lord Byron. The book was first published in 1825 and is part of Byron's larger work, Don Juan, which follows the adventures of a fictional character named Don Juan.In Cantos 6 through 8, Don Juan travels to Russia and becomes involved in a series of romantic and political intrigues. He meets a beautiful woman named Catherine the Great, who becomes enamored with him and invites him to her court. Don Juan also becomes embroiled in the political machinations of the Russian court, which eventually leads to his arrest and imprisonment.Throughout the cantos, Byron uses his signature wit and satirical style to comment on the social and political issues of his time, including the corruption of those in power and the hypocrisy of the upper classes. He also explores themes of love, sexuality, and morality, challenging the traditional values of his era.Overall, Don Juan: Cantos 6 Through 8 is a masterful work of poetry that showcases Byron's skill as a writer and his ability to create complex characters and intricate plots. It remains a classic of English literature and a testament to the enduring legacy of Lord Byron.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781166968526
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 196
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x11 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 268 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 17. Oktober 2024
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Don Juan: Cantos 6 Through 8 is a collection of three cantos written by the renowned English poet, George Gordon N. Byron, also known as Lord Byron. The book was first published in 1825 and is part of Byron's larger work, Don Juan, which follows the adventures of a fictional character named Don Juan.In Cantos 6 through 8, Don Juan travels to Russia and becomes involved in a series of romantic and political intrigues. He meets a beautiful woman named Catherine the Great, who becomes enamored with him and invites him to her court. Don Juan also becomes embroiled in the political machinations of the Russian court, which eventually leads to his arrest and imprisonment.Throughout the cantos, Byron uses his signature wit and satirical style to comment on the social and political issues of his time, including the corruption of those in power and the hypocrisy of the upper classes. He also explores themes of love, sexuality, and morality, challenging the traditional values of his era.Overall, Don Juan: Cantos 6 Through 8 is a masterful work of poetry that showcases Byron's skill as a writer and his ability to create complex characters and intricate plots. It remains a classic of English literature and a testament to the enduring legacy of Lord Byron.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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