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Previous interpretations of Byron's epic poem Don Juan have almost unanimously neglected the context of the Don Juan legend in European literature and culture. This book argues that the Don Juan legend is a vital context for understanding the poems cultural and sexual politics. The argument focuses on such issues as seduction, class sexualities, and popular theatrical forms.

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Recently won the British Academy Rose Crawshay prize of £500

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Acknowledgements ; Introduction ; 1. The Legend of Don Juan ; 2. Byron's Don Juan ; 3. The Political Implications of a Don Juan ; 4. Don Juan and the Female Reader ; 5. The Seduction of Don Juan ; 6. Epilogue: Contemporary Seductions ; Bibliography

Byrons Don Juan and the Don Juan Legend

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      Publisher: Clarendon Press
      Publication Date: 6/26/1997 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780198184324, 978-0198184324
      ISBN10: 0198184328
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      Poetry ELT & Literary Studies Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900 Literary studies: poetry and poets

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Previous interpretations of Byron's epic poem Don Juan have almost unanimously neglected the context of the Don Juan legend in European literature and culture. This book argues that the Don Juan legend is a vital context for understanding the poems cultural and sexual politics. The argument focuses on such issues as seduction, class sexualities, and popular theatrical forms.

      Trade Review
      Recently won the British Academy Rose Crawshay prize of £500

      Table of Contents
      Acknowledgements ; Introduction ; 1. The Legend of Don Juan ; 2. Byron's Don Juan ; 3. The Political Implications of a Don Juan ; 4. Don Juan and the Female Reader ; 5. The Seduction of Don Juan ; 6. Epilogue: Contemporary Seductions ; Bibliography

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