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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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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

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
    Also in:
    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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