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On Satire: Byron's 'Don Juan'
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Byron's Grimy Realities: War, Satire, and High Society
This chapter examines the harsh truths of war through Byron's poem, highlighting the balance between factual accuracy and dark humor. It follows Don Juan's tumultuous experience in the Russian court, contrasting his celebrated bravery with the detrimental effects of excess and setting the stage for satire on English high society.
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