Don Juan

Don Juan is a sprawling, satirical epic poem that follows the adventures of its titular hero across Europe and beyond. Far from the traditional heroic figure, Byron's Don Juan is often a passive participant in the events that befall him, allowing Byron to hilariously and often cynically comment on society, politics, love, war, and human nature. Written in witty ottava rima, the poem is known for its digressions, its irreverent tone, and its unfinished state, making it a unique and enduring masterpiece of Romantic literature.