A Study in Shelley Criticism

By Francis Claiborne Mason

"A Study in Shelley Criticism" offers a profound investigation into the historical reception and critical legacy of the great Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. Authored by Francis Claiborne Mason, this scholarly examination explores how Shelley's work was interpreted, debated, and re-evaluated by critics and scholars from the poet's own lifetime through the early 20th century.

Mason meticulously traces the progression of "Shelleyan" thought, addressing the poet's radicalism, his lyrical mastery, and the philosophical underpinnings of his most famous verses. By analyzing the various schools of criticism that have sought to define Shelley-from the contemporary reviewers of the early 1800s to the more analytical perspectives of the Victorian and Edwardian eras-this work provides essential context for anyone studying the development of English literary scholarship.

Ideal for students of Romanticism and literary history, "A Study in Shelley Criticism" illuminates the shifting cultural and intellectual landscapes that influenced the poet's reputation. It serves as both a history of ideas and a testament to the enduring fascination with one of England's most influential literary figures.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1026016967
• ISBN13: 9781026016961
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"