The Island

George Gordon, Lord Byron (1788 - 1824)

Written late in his career, Byron's narrative poem The Island tells the famous story of the mutiny on board the Bounty, and follows the mutineers as they flee to a South Sea island, "their guilt-won Paradise." (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)

Genre(s): Narratives

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 Canto the First Elizabeth Klett
00:13:46
Play 02 Canto the Second Elizabeth Klett
00:29:47
Play 03 Canto the Third Elizabeth Klett
00:12:58
Play 04 Canto the Fourth Elizabeth Klett
00:22:02