Lord Byron's 'Don Juan' is a satirical poem that follows the adventures of a young man who travels across Europe and experiences various romantic pursuits. The poem showcases Byron's witty and humorous writing style, filled with social commentary and critiques of the morality of his time. 'Don Juan' is considered a landmark work in English literature due to its unconventional structure and bold content, challenging traditional ideas of love and society. This edition also includes Byron's biography, shedding light on the author's tumultuous personal life and the influences that shaped his writing. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of Byron's motivations and the context in which 'Don Juan' was written. Overall, 'Don Juan' with Byron's Biography is a must-read for those interested in Romantic literature and the fascinating life of one of the most influential poets of the 19th century.
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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 womanizer but as someone easily seduced by women. As a young man he is precocious sexually, and has an affair with a friend of his mother. The husband finds out, and Don Juan is sent away to Cádiz. On the way, he is shipwrecked, survives and meets the daughter of a pirate, whose men sell Don Juan as a slave. A young woman, who is a member of a sultan's harem, sees that this slave is purchased. She disguises him as a girl and sneaks him into her chambers. Don Juan escapes, joins the Russian army and rescues a Muslim girl named Leila. Don Juan meets Catherine the Great, who asks him to join her court. Don Juan becomes sick, is sent to England, where he finds someone to watch over Leila. Moving from one place to the next, Don Juan encounters new women and new adventures.