The Cyclops

By Percy Bysshe Shelley

Book Overview

The Cyclops is a play written by Percy Bysshe Shelley, an English Romantic poet and dramatist. The play is a satirical parody of the Greek mythological story of Polyphemus, the one-eyed giant Cyclops who is blinded by the hero Odysseus in Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey.In Shelley's version, Polyphemus is portrayed as a comical and bumbling character who is obsessed with his own physical strength and prowess. He is also depicted as being in love with a sea-nymph named Galatea, who is not interested in him and instead falls in love with a mortal man named Acis.The play explores themes of jealousy, love, and the power dynamics between gods and mortals. It is written in a light and humorous style, with witty wordplay and clever puns throughout. The characters are exaggerated and caricatured, adding to the comedic tone of the play.Overall, The Cyclops is a unique and entertaining take on a classic mythological story, showcasing Shelley's talent for both poetry and drama.CYCLOPS: Ye lie; for my part I put more faith in him than Rhadamanthus, declaring him more just. But I have some questions to ask. Whence sailed ye, strangers? of what country are you? what city was it nursed your childhood?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: 1419158465
• ISBN13: 9781419158469
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.6" x 9.2"