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The Corsair, A Tale: Lara (1817)

The Corsair, A Tale: Lara (1817)

Byron, George Gordon, 1788-
Byron, Lord George Gordon

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ISBN10: 1165675439
ISBN13: 9781165675432
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 228
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Corsair, A Tale: Lara is a novel written by the famous English poet Lord Byron and published in 1817. The story is set in the Mediterranean during the early 19th century and follows the life of the protagonist, Conrad, who is a corsair or a pirate. Conrad is a complex character who is both feared and respected by those around him. He is a man of great courage and intelligence, but also has a dark and troubled past.The novel begins with Conrad and his crew being shipwrecked on an island where they meet a beautiful woman named Medora. Conrad falls in love with her and decides to leave his life of piracy behind to be with her. However, their happiness is short-lived as Conrad is betrayed by one of his own men and is forced to flee with Medora.The rest of the novel follows Conrad and Medora as they travel across the Mediterranean, encountering various dangers and obstacles along the way. They are pursued by Conrad's former crew and also have to deal with the political tensions of the time.The Corsair, A Tale: Lara is a classic example of Romantic literature, with its focus on the individual's emotions and experiences. It is also a reflection of Lord Byron's own life and experiences, as he too was known for his rebellious and unconventional nature. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the Mediterranean landscape and its portrayal of the complex and conflicted character of Conrad. Overall, it is a compelling and timeless work of literature that continues to captivate readers to this day.In Five Volumes.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.

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