Memoir Of Percy Bysshe Shelley

By William Michael Rossetti

Book Overview

The Memoir of Percy Bysshe Shelley is a book written by William Michael Rossetti, which provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and works of the famous English Romantic poet, Percy Bysshe Shelley. The book is a memoir, which means that it is a personal account of the author's experiences with Shelley, as well as his own reflections on Shelley's life and works.The Memoir of Percy Bysshe Shelley covers all aspects of Shelley's life, from his childhood and early education to his travels, relationships, and literary career. Rossetti provides insight into Shelley's character, his beliefs, and his poetic style, as well as his friendships with other notable writers of his time, such as Lord Byron and John Keats.The book also includes a detailed analysis of Shelley's major works, including his poetry, essays, and political writings. Rossetti offers his own interpretations of Shelley's themes and ideas, as well as his critiques of some of his less successful works.Overall, the Memoir of Percy Bysshe Shelley is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of this important figure in English literature. It provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Shelley's personality and artistic vision, as well as his contributions to the Romantic movement and his enduring influence on subsequent generations of writers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163595381
• ISBN13: 9781163595381
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"