![]() ![]() This epic, satirical poem which runs into more than 16,000 lines remains unfinished as Byron continued to add verses till his death. ![]() ![]() However, in Don Juan by George Gordon Byron, the serial heartbreaker is portrayed as a much wronged innocent who is instead easily taken in by women. Occasionally, he indulges in crimes like murder when thwarted in fulfilling his desires.ĭon Juan's name has become synonymous in English and many other languages with being a flirt and a womanizer. He also spends the rest of his time gambling and drinking. The legend of Don Juan in Spain portrays him as a wealthy and amoral character, who prides himself on his marvelous power to attract women of all ages. His life continued to fascinate writers like Moliere, Byron, Bernard Shaw, Pushkin, Shakespeare, Jose Saramago and musicians like Mozart, whose Don Giovanni is a brilliant work that still charms audiences and music lovers all over the world. The earliest reference was in a fourteenth century Spanish play and compiled in book form in the seventeenth century. His life has been the subject of operas, musicals and film. The legend of Don Juan is one that's been told and retold over the centuries by poets and novelists. By: George Gordon Byron, Lord (1788-1824) ![]()
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