Publisher's Synopsis
Don Juan: Cantos 4 through 10 is a collection of poems written by the famous poet Gordon, Lord Byron George. The book is a continuation of the epic poem Don Juan, which tells the story of the adventures of the fictional character Don Juan. The poems in this collection cover a wide range of topics, including love, politics, and satire.In Cantos 4 through 6, Byron explores the theme of love and relationships. He describes Don Juan's romantic escapades with various women, including a nun and a married woman. The poems also touch upon the idea of love as a destructive force that can lead to heartbreak and tragedy.Cantos 7 and 8 take a political turn, with Byron critiquing the corrupt institutions and leaders of his time. He satirizes the hypocrisy of politicians and the greed of the wealthy, while also calling for social reform.In Cantos 9 and 10, Byron returns to the theme of love, but this time with a more philosophical approach. He explores the idea of love as a transformative force that can change a person's life, and questions whether true love is even possible in a world full of deceit and manipulation.Overall, Don Juan: Cantos 4 through 10 is a thought-provoking and entertaining collection of poems that showcases Byron's mastery of language and his ability to tackle complex themes with wit and humor.1900. Byron is regarded as the ultimate Romantic and whose name has become synonymous with brooding passion. Although his private life was considered shocking, his poetry was immensely popular and influential, especially in Europe. This volume includes Byron's satyrical masterpiece, Don Juan, Cantos IV-X. See other Byron works available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
