Don Juan - George Gordon Byron - Bog

Don Juan: In Sixteen Cantos, With Notes is a lengthy narrative poem written by the famous English poet, George Gordon Byron, also known as Lord Byron. The poem was first published in 1819 and was later revised and expanded in 1824, and again in 1831. The 1857 edition of the poem includes sixteen cantos or chapters, each of which tells a different part of the story.The poem follows the adventures of a young man named Don Juan who travels through various countries and meets a variety of characters, including women who fall in love with him. The poem is known for its wit, humor, and satire, as well as its exploration of themes such as love, sex, and politics.The 1857 edition also includes extensive notes by the author, which provide historical context and explain various references and allusions throughout the poem. These notes offer insight into Byron's thought process and provide a deeper understanding of the poem.Overall, Don Juan: In Sixteen Cantos, With Notes is a classic work of English literature that continues to be studied and admired for its literary merit and social commentary.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.