Don Juan. Cantos VI.-VII.-and VIII.

Lord Byron

Verlag: John Hunt, London, 1823

A nicely bound first edition of cantos VI, VII, and VIII of Lord Byron's important satirical epic poem 'Don Juan'. The first edition of Cantos VI, VII, and VIII of 'Don Juan'.This volume was issued without a half-title.Two leaves of adverts to the rear.Collated, complete.'Don Juan' is Lord Byron's satirical epic poem, an important feat of Romantic poetry. Byron portrays Don Juan has a man easily seduced by women, rather than a womaniser. The character, but not the plot, is taken from the legendary Spanish libertine figure.Byron's poem is written in ottava rima across sixteen cantos. Upon the publication of the first cantos in 1819 the poem was criticized as immoral. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart, with some light rubbing to the boards and spine. A few minor marks to the boards and spine, including a couple of small tide marks. A little loss of leather to the rear board. Minor bumping to the extremities. A small amount of loss to the head of the spine, spine is a little faded. Small ink inscription to the recto to the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and clean with the occasional spot. Very Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 828P26

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Don Juan. Cantos VI.-VII.-and VIII.
Verlag: John Hunt, London
Erscheinungsdatum: 1823
Einband: Leather
Illustrator: None
Zustand: Very Good
Auflage: First edition.
Art des Buches: book