Don Juan. Cantos VI.-VII.- AND VIII by Byron, Lord (George Gordon) - 1823

London: John Hunt, 1823. First edition. Leather. Very Good. 6.5" by 4". None. 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… Read More