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* '''''The Giaour:''''' a narrative poem by Lord Byron published in 1813, an enormous popular success, cementing Bryon's reputation. It was translated into many languages. It was a key work in the tradition of Romantic Orientalism. | * '''''The Giaour:''''' a narrative poem by Lord Byron published in 1813, an enormous popular success, cementing Bryon's reputation. It was translated into many languages. It was a key work in the tradition of Romantic Orientalism. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:29, 28 June 2013
- poor old
- pou: (French) louse
- pou (Armenian): owl
- owl
- giaour: non-Muslim, especially a Christian, an infidel
- gouyr (Armenian): blind
- The Giaour: a narrative poem by Lord Byron published in 1813, an enormous popular success, cementing Bryon's reputation. It was translated into many languages. It was a key work in the tradition of Romantic Orientalism.
