Thomas Davison Boeken

Considered one of the greatest narrative poems of the Romantic era, The Corsair tells the story of Conrad, a corsair who falls in love with the beautiful Medora, only to be betrayed by his friend and his beloved. With its vivid descriptions of exotic locales and seafaring adventures, this epic poem captures the spirit of adventure and romanticism that infused the 19th century literary scene. This edition includes an introduction and notes that provide historical context and critical analysis of Byron's masterpiece.