Publisher's Synopsis
The Corsair is a narrative poem written by the famous English poet, George Gordon, Lord Byron. The poem was first published in 1814 and tells the story of the corsair, Conrad, a pirate who is feared by all who know him. Conrad is a complex character, both feared and admired by those around him. He is a man of action, who lives by his own code of ethics, and is not afraid to take risks. The poem follows Conrad as he falls in love with a beautiful woman named Medora, who is the daughter of a Pasha. However, their love is short-lived as Medora is kidnapped by a rival pirate named Seyd. Conrad sets out to rescue her and the two engage in a fierce battle. In the end, Conrad is able to rescue Medora, but he is mortally wounded in the process. The Corsair is a tale of adventure, love, and honor, and is considered one of Lord Byron's greatest works.Him Juan sought, and told of their intent; -- He spake not -- but a sign express'd assent. These Juan calls -- they come -- to their salute He bends him slightly, but his lips are mute. ""These letters, Chief, are from the Greek -- the spy, Who still proclaims our spoil or peril nigh.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
