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Byron's The Corsair published

When
1814
Where
London
Episodes
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Lord Byron's verse tale The Corsair was published in London by John Murray in 1814. The work achieved immediate commercial success, selling ten thousand copies on its first day. This rapid sales figure established the poem as a highly popular literary event within the Romantic movement.

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  1. 1814 · LondonPublication and First-Day Sales

    Lord Byron's verse tale The Corsair was published in London by John Murray in 1814, achieving immediate commercial success.

Background and detail

Publication Context. The Corsair is a long tale in verse written by Lord Byron, a major figure of the Romantic movement. Published in London by John Murray in 1814, the work emerged during Byron's period of celebrity following the acclaim of Childe Harold's Pilgrimage. The poem's immediate popularity marked a significant moment in his literary career.

Commercial Reception. The publication was extremely popular, achieving a reported first-day sale of ten thousand copies in London. This commercial performance highlighted the work's immediate impact on the reading public. The poem's success contributed to its influence throughout the following century, inspiring various artistic adaptations in music and ballet.

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Sources

  1. The Corsair Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09
  2. Lord Byron Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01

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