""Julian and Maddalo: A Conversation"" is a poetic work by Percy Bysshe Shelley. It is a dialogue between two friends, Julian and Maddalo, who discuss various philosophical and social issues. The conversation takes place in Venice, and the two friends discuss topics such as politics, religion, and the nature of humanity. Shelley uses the conversation to explore his own ideas and beliefs, and to critique the society of his time. The work is considered...