DON JUAN

1. The mock epic poem Don Juan is considered by many scholars to be Lord Byron's greatest work. What are your thoughts as to the literary worth of the first two cantos that we have read? Are they good poetry?

The mock epic poem Don Juan by Lord Byron is definitely good poetry. The poem is based on the life of the seducer Don Juan. Although the first two canto's were very long but its amazing how Lord Byron was able write a long story using poetic devices followed by a consistent rhyme scheme for each stanza(ottava rima stanza form) abababcc. Throughout his poem, Don Juan Lord Byron is poking fun at other poets, critics, and society. The speaker of the poem is Lord Byron himself and he speaks directly to the reader. Byron's Don Juan blends drama with humor, and sharp mockery of Western societies. Although many modern critics consider the self-proclaimed epic to be his masterpiece, however since I'm not very familiar with Byron's other works thereforeI'm in no position to judge his talent according to only one work.

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I sat on the doorstep waiting for you

I waited for too long

I think its about time

I search for a new direction

that would take me somewhere not far away from you

I believe you'll show up someday

I will continue my life with this hope

Endless love is what its called

I hate that I love you.