Don Juan: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Don Juan by Lord Byron — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Byron's exuberant masterpiece tells of the adventures of Don Juan, beginning with his illicit love affair at the age of sixteen in his native Spain and his subsequent exile to Italy. Following a dramatic shipwreck, his exploits take him to Greece, where he is sold as a slave, and to Russia, where he becomes a favourite of the Empress Catherine who sends him on to England. Written entirely in ottava rima stanza form, Byron's Don Juan blends high drama with earthy humour, outrageous satire of his contemporaries (in particular Wordsworth and Southey) and sharp mockery of Western societies, with England coming under particular attack.
Quick facts about Don Juan
- Title: Don Juan
- Author: Lord Byron
- First published: 1819
- Genre: don juan (legendary character), poetry, fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL1092579W
Where to read Don Juan
Don Juan by Lord Byron is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Don Juan about?
Byron's exuberant masterpiece tells of the adventures of Don Juan, beginning with his illicit love affair at the age of sixteen in his native Spain and his subsequent exile to Italy.
Who wrote Don Juan?
Don Juan was written by Lord Byron.
When was Don Juan published?
Don Juan was first published in 1819.
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