The Life Of Percy Bysshe Shelley

By Thomas Medwin, Harry Buxton Forman, Harry Buxton Forman, et al.

Book Overview

The Life Of Percy Bysshe Shelley is a biography written by Thomas Jefferson Hogg about the famous English Romantic poet, Percy Bysshe Shelley. The book provides a detailed account of Shelley's life, from his childhood to his untimely death at the age of 29. Hogg, who was a close friend of Shelley's, offers insights into the poet's personal life, relationships, and literary works. The book covers Shelley's radical political views, his tumultuous marriage to Mary Shelley, and his friendships with other notable writers of his time, such as Lord Byron and John Keats. Hogg's biography also sheds light on Shelley's travels throughout Europe and his involvement in various political and social causes, including the fight for Irish independence. The Life Of Percy Bysshe Shelley is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most influential poets 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: 1162934670
• ISBN13: 9781162934679
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 604 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"