Beppo

Beppo: A Venetian Story is a narrative poem written by George Gordon Byron, also known as Lord Byron, in 1818. The poem tells the story of a young Venetian woman named Laura, who is abandoned by her husband for a period of time. During his absence, she takes up with a dashing Turkish merchant named Beppo, and the two embark on a passionate love affair.The poem is written in a light, humorous tone, and is notable for its use of the ottava rima form, which consists of eight-line stanzas with a rhyme scheme of ABABABCC. The poem is also notable for its depiction of Venetian society, with its emphasis on pleasure-seeking and decadence.Throughout the poem, Byron satirizes various aspects of Venetian life, including the hypocrisy of the Catholic Church, the frivolity of the aristocracy, and the corruption of the legal system. Despite its lighthearted tone, however, the poem also contains moments of pathos, as Laura struggles to come to terms with her infidelity and the consequences of her actions.Overall, Beppo: A Venetian Story is a witty and entertaining work of poetry that offers a window into the world of early 19th-century Venice.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.