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 Edward Dowden about the famous English Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. The book provides a detailed account of Shelley's life, including his childhood, education, and literary career. It covers his relationships with his family, friends, and lovers, including his tumultuous marriage to Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein. The book also delves into Shelley's political beliefs and his involvement in radical movements, as well as his travels and experiences abroad. Dowden draws on a variety of sources, including Shelley's own writings and letters, to offer a comprehensive portrait of this influential poet's life and legacy. Overall, The Life of Percy Bysshe Shelley is a must-read for anyone interested in Romantic literature and the cultural and political context in which it emerged.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: 1162962801
• ISBN13: 9781162962801
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 612 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"