Don Juan
About this book
Byron's exuberant masterpiece tells of the adventures of Don Juan, beginning with his illicit love affair at the age of sixteen in his native Spain and his subsequent exile to Italy. Following a dramatic shipwreck, his exploits take him to Greece, where he is sold as a slave, and to Russia, where he becomes a favourite of the Empress Catherine who sends him on to England. Written entirely in ottava rima stanza form, Byron's Don Juan blends high drama with earthy humour, outrageous satire of his contemporaries (in particular Wordsworth and Southey) and sharp mockery of Western societies, with England coming under particular attack.
Reader Profile
3.6/5 · 18716 readers · 193 pages · ≈ 3 h 34 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Don Juan?
About ≈ 3 h 34 m — 193 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Don Juan?
193 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Don Juan?
It sits on the Poetry, Fiction shelves.
Has Don Juan been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Don Juan (1927), Don Juan (1926).
Is Don Juan in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Don Juan?
The main characters include Juan Don.
Who wrote Don Juan?
Lord Byron.
Where can I read Don Juan online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library