Shelley And His Friends In Italy

By Helen Rossetti Angeli

Book Overview

""Shelley and His Friends in Italy"" is a book written by Helen Rosetti Angeli that explores the life of the famous Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley and his circle of friends during their time in Italy. The book takes readers on a journey through the Italian landscape, as Shelley and his companions, including Lord Byron and Mary Shelley, explore the country's art, culture, and politics.Through Angeli's vivid descriptions and meticulous research, readers gain insight into the personal relationships, creative collaborations, and intellectual debates that shaped Shelley's life and work. From his passionate love affairs to his radical political views, the book provides a comprehensive portrait of one of the most influential poets of the Romantic era.In addition to exploring Shelley's life, the book also delves into the lives of his friends and contemporaries, shedding light on their own artistic and intellectual pursuits. Through this lens, readers gain a broader understanding of the cultural and political climate of early 19th century Italy, and the impact that Shelley and his circle had on the literary and artistic movements of their time.Overall, ""Shelley and His Friends in Italy"" is a compelling and insightful read for anyone interested in the life and work of Percy Bysshe Shelley, as well as the broader cultural and political context of the Romantic era.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: 1428618120
• ISBN13: 9781428618121
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"