Publisher's Synopsis
The Termination Of The Sixteenth Canto Of Lord Byron�������s Don Juan (1864) is a critical analysis and completion of the unfinished sixteenth canto of Lord Byron�������s famous satirical poem, Don Juan. The book is written by Harry W. Wetton, a renowned literary critic and editor, and was first published in 1864. The book begins with an introduction that provides a brief overview of the life and works of Lord Byron, including his controversial reputation as a poet and his influence on the Romantic movement. Wetton then delves into the history of Don Juan, discussing its origins, themes, and literary significance. The main focus of the book is on the sixteenth canto of Don Juan, which was left unfinished by Byron at the time of his death. Wetton provides a detailed analysis of the existing fragment of the canto, examining its structure, language, and themes. He also draws on other works by Byron and other Romantic poets to provide context and insight into the poem. In addition to analyzing the existing fragment of the canto, Wetton also attempts to complete the poem based on his own interpretation of Byron�������s intentions. He provides a detailed outline of the rest of the canto, along with his own verses that he believes would have been in keeping with Byron�������s style and themes. Overall, The Termination Of The Sixteenth Canto Of Lord Byron�������s Don Juan is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of one of the most famous and controversial poems in English literature. It provides a valuable contribution to the study of Byron and the Romantic movement, as well as a fascinating glimpse into the creative process of one of the greatest poets of all time.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.
