Publisher's Synopsis
Differentiated book- It has a historical context with research of the timeDespite Byron's aversion to many of the romantic poets and his own distancing from more classicist tastes, he is possibly the English poet most identified, at least popularly, with romanticism. His multiple love relationships, his travels, his support for revolutionary causes, his proud and challenging character, accompanied at the same time by a feeling of tragic destiny, undoubtedly form the basis of his romantic legend. Don Juan was not only an important bet for literary glory, but represented Byron's effort to reform the literary taste of the time in favor of Pope.It is also an attempt to strike a blow against hypocrisy and the boredom of the society of the moment and champion the glorious cause of political freedom and thought. Byron foresaw and, in a way, wanted the controversy and opposition he encountered.
