Don Juan

Don Juan is an epic poem written by Lord Byron published in several parts between 1819 and 1824. The poem is a satirical take on the legendary figure of Don Juan a seductive and promiscuous character from Spanish literature. Byrons Don Juan follows the adventures of the titular character as he travels across Europe and encounters a variety of characters including nobles poets and politicians. The poem is notable for its witty and often irreverent tone as well as its exploration of themes like love sex politics and religion. Throughout the poem Byron pokes fun at the conventions of romance and chivalry and portrays Don Juan as a figure who is at once charming and flawed. Despite his many dalliances Don Juan is often shown as a sympathetic and likeable character who is capable of genuine feeling and emotion.