Don Juan
Mar 2020 · Otbebookpublishing
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Don Juan is a satiric poem by Lord Byron, based on the legend of Don Juan, which Byron reverses, portraying Juan not as a womaniser but as someone easily seduced by women. It is a variation on the epic form. Byron himself called it an "Epic Satire" Byron completed 16 cantos, leaving an unfinished 17th canto before his death in 1824. Byron claimed that he had no ideas in his mind as to what would happen in subsequent cantos as he wrote his work. When the first two cantos were published anonymously in 1819, the poem was criticised for its "immoral content", but it was also immensely popular.
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George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, commonly known as Lord Byron, was a towering figure of the Romantic era, whose life and works continue to captivate modern readers. Born on January 22, 1788, in London, Byron's aristocratic lineage and tumultuous personal life made him both a celebrated and controversial figure. His early years were marked by a clubfoot, which did not hinder his athleticism or his passionate pursuits.Byron's literary career skyrocketed with his vivid and emotive poetry, characterized by its exploration of individualism, nature, and the sublime. His works often reflected his own tempestuous experiences and unorthodox views, challenging societal norms and pushing the boundaries of literary expression. Byron's scandalous affairs, including rumored incestuous relationships and numerous liaisons with both men and women, fueled the public's fascination with him, making him a quintessential "bad boy" of literature.A fervent advocate for political freedom, Byron's revolutionary spirit led him to actively support the Greek War of Independence against Ottoman rule. His commitment to the cause was so profound that he spent his personal fortune and ultimately his life in Greece, where he died of fever on April 19, 1824, at the age of 36.Byron's influence extended far beyond his poetry; he inspired a generation of writers, including the likes of Percy Bysshe Shelley and John Keats, and his legacy can be seen in the works of later literary and artistic movements. His life, marked by defiance, passion, and a relentless quest for freedom, continues to resonate, making Lord Byron a timeless icon of Romanticism and a symbol of the rebellious spirit.
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