Don Juan
Don Juan is a satirical poem inspired by the Spanish libertine, who’s known for his romantic trysts, frequent adventures and salacious activities throughout the land. George Gordon reinvents the character, by subverting expectations and changing the narrative.

The character of Don Juan has an infamous legacy tied to his relations with women. According to Gordon, his exploits began as a teenager when he engaged in an extramarital affair with a 23-year-old woman. When the pair are discovered, Juan is exiled and forced to travel abroad. This leads to many adventures, where he finds himself in one peculiar situation after another. Despite the obstacles, Juan is never too far from a woman’s love and affection.

With Don Juan, George Gordon delivers a vibrant and entertaining take on a literary classic. He infuses humor into a series of hapless tales taking the reader on a nonstop adventure. It’s an enduring legend that’s been adapted and reimagined for hundreds of years.

With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Don Juan is both modern and readable.

Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.

With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

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Don Juan
Don Juan is a satirical poem inspired by the Spanish libertine, who’s known for his romantic trysts, frequent adventures and salacious activities throughout the land. George Gordon reinvents the character, by subverting expectations and changing the narrative.

The character of Don Juan has an infamous legacy tied to his relations with women. According to Gordon, his exploits began as a teenager when he engaged in an extramarital affair with a 23-year-old woman. When the pair are discovered, Juan is exiled and forced to travel abroad. This leads to many adventures, where he finds himself in one peculiar situation after another. Despite the obstacles, Juan is never too far from a woman’s love and affection.

With Don Juan, George Gordon delivers a vibrant and entertaining take on a literary classic. He infuses humor into a series of hapless tales taking the reader on a nonstop adventure. It’s an enduring legend that’s been adapted and reimagined for hundreds of years.

With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Don Juan is both modern and readable.

Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.

With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

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Overview

Don Juan is a satirical poem inspired by the Spanish libertine, who’s known for his romantic trysts, frequent adventures and salacious activities throughout the land. George Gordon reinvents the character, by subverting expectations and changing the narrative.

The character of Don Juan has an infamous legacy tied to his relations with women. According to Gordon, his exploits began as a teenager when he engaged in an extramarital affair with a 23-year-old woman. When the pair are discovered, Juan is exiled and forced to travel abroad. This leads to many adventures, where he finds himself in one peculiar situation after another. Despite the obstacles, Juan is never too far from a woman’s love and affection.

With Don Juan, George Gordon delivers a vibrant and entertaining take on a literary classic. He infuses humor into a series of hapless tales taking the reader on a nonstop adventure. It’s an enduring legend that’s been adapted and reimagined for hundreds of years.

With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Don Juan is both modern and readable.

Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.

With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781513207438
Publisher: Mint Editions
Publication date: 07/27/2021
Series: Mint Editions (Poetry and Verse)
Pages: 458
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 1.19(d)

About the Author

George Gordon Byron (1788-1824), also known as Lord Byron, was a London-born politician and poet who contributed to the Romantic Movement. He was the son of Captain John Gordon and a wealthy Scottish heiress, Catherine Gordon. Gordon was educated at Trinity College but was more interested in the social scene than his studies. Despite his ambivalence, Gordon was a prolific writer with an affinity for politics. He published his first volume of poetry, Hours of Idleness in 1807 and subsequently joined the House of Lords in 1809. Despite his untimely passing at 36, Gordon led a short but accomplished life.

Table of Contents

Introduction7
Genesis of the Poem7
This Edition10
Acknowledgements15
Reprints 1977, 198215
Table of Dates17
Further Reading26
Motto to Cantos I-V35
Preface to Cantos I and II37
Dedication41
Canto I46
Canto II102
Canto III157
Canto IV189
Canto V219
Motto to Cantos VI-XVI259
Preface to Cantos VI-VIII261
Canto VI264
Canto VII295
Canto VIII317
Canto IX353
Canto X375
Canto XI397
Canto XII420
Canto XIII443
Canto XIV471
Canto XV497
Canto XVI522
Canto XVII555
Notes559
Abbreviations561
Appendix756
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