The Giaour

The Giaour
1813 title page, first edition, second issue. London, John Murray.
AuthorLord Byron
LanguageEnglish
GenreRomance/Epic poetry
Published1813, John Murray. Printer: T. Davison.
Publication placeUnited Kingdom
Media typePrint
Length: 458 lines

The Giaour is a poem by Lord Byron first published in 1813 by John Murray and printed by Thomas Davison. It was the first in the series of Byron's Oriental romances. The Giaour proved to be a great success when published, consolidating Byron's reputation critically and commercially.