Shelley On Blasphemy: Being His Letter To Lord Ellenborough

By Percy Bysshe Shelley

Book Overview

Shelley On Blasphemy: Being His Letter To Lord Ellenborough is a book written by the famous English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. The book contains a letter written by Shelley to Lord Ellenborough, in which he defends the right to freedom of expression and the importance of free speech in society. Shelley argues that the laws against blasphemy are unjust and that they infringe upon the fundamental rights of the individual. He also discusses the role of religion in society and the need for tolerance and understanding between different faiths. The book is an important work of political philosophy and a testament to Shelley's commitment to social justice and human rights. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of free speech and the struggle for civil liberties.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: 1430475773
• ISBN13: 9781430475774
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 18 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"