Publisher's Synopsis
Don Juan: Cantos 3 Through 5 is a poetic work by the English Romantic poet, Lord Byron, published in 1821. It is a continuation of the epic poem, Don Juan, which tells the story of the infamous Spanish seducer, Don Juan, as he travels through Europe and encounters various adventures and romantic entanglements. In Cantos 3 through 5, Don Juan continues his travels, encountering a variety of characters and situations. In Canto 3, he finds himself shipwrecked and stranded on a deserted island, where he meets a beautiful woman named Haidee, with whom he falls in love. In Canto 4, Don Juan and Haidee escape the island and travel to Greece, where they are welcomed by the local people and participate in various festivities. However, their happiness is short-lived as Don Juan is eventually captured by pirates and taken prisoner. Canto 5 sees Don Juan imprisoned in a Turkish harem, where he becomes the object of desire for the sultan's favorite concubine. He manages to escape with the help of a sympathetic eunuch and travels to Constantinople, where he becomes embroiled in political intrigue and is eventually forced to flee the city. Throughout Cantos 3 through 5, Byron's poetic style is characterized by his use of wit, satire, and irony, as well as his exploration of themes such as love, sexuality, and the human condition. The work is considered one of Byron's most significant contributions to English literature and is a testament to his mastery of the poetic form.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.
