Don Juan

In Sixteen Cantos, with Notes (1857)

von George Gordon Byron

436 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Don Juan: In Sixteen Cantos, With Notes is a lengthy poem written by the English poet George Gordon Byron, also known as Lord Byron. The poem is divided into sixteen cantos, or sections, and tells the story of the fictional character Don Juan, a young man who embarks on a series of adventures and romantic escapades.Throughout the poem, Byron uses his characteristic wit and satire to comment on society, politics, and human nature. The poem is known for its irreverent and often scandalous content, which caused controversy when it was first published in 1819. The poem was later revised and expanded, with the final version published in 1824.The 1857 edition of Don Juan includes extensive notes by Byron himself, providing historical and literary context for the poem. The notes also offer insights into Byron's own life and experiences, as well as his opinions on various topics.Overall, Don Juan: In Sixteen Cantos, With Notes is a complex and multifaceted work that showcases Byron's poetic skill and his unique perspective on the world. It remains a landmark work of English literature and a testament to Byron's enduring legacy as a poet and cultural icon.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.

• Themen: Kinder, Jugendliche und Bildung Bilderbücher, Aktivitätenbücher, Konzepte der Früherziehung Frühe Kindheit / Frühkindliche Bildung Reime und Wortspiele
• ISBN: 9781436824910
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.06.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC