Beppo: A Venetian Story (1818)

Beppo: A Venetian Story is a narrative poem written by George Gordon N. Byron, also known as Lord Byron, and published in 1818. The poem tells the story of a Venetian merchant named Beppo who returns home after a long absence to find that his wife has been unfaithful to him. Rather than becoming angry or seeking revenge, Beppo decides to embrace the libertine lifestyle of Venice and begins to have affairs of his own. The poem is written in the ottava rima form, which consists of eight-line stanzas with a rhyme scheme of ABABABCC. It is also notable for its use of satire and humor to critique the social and moral norms of Venetian society. Throughout the poem, Byron provides vivid descriptions of Venetian life, including the city's architecture, fashion, and customs. He also incorporates elements of Italian culture and language into the poem, making it a celebration of Italian life and culture. Overall, Beppo: A Venetian Story is a witty and entertaining work that showcases Byron's skill as a poet and his ability to use satire to comment on society.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.