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Shelley: A Critical Biography (1877)

Shelley: A Critical Biography (1877)

Smith, George Barnett

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ISBN10: 1437495168
ISBN13: 9781437495164
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Mar 20 2009
Pages: 284
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Shelley: A Critical Biography is a book written by George Barnett Smith in 1877, which provides a comprehensive account of the life and works of the famous English Romantic poet, Percy Bysshe Shelley. The book is a critical analysis of Shelley's poetry and his personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and lovers, as well as his political and philosophical views.The author begins with a detailed account of Shelley's childhood and early education, tracing his intellectual development and his interest in literature and philosophy. Smith then moves on to discuss Shelley's literary career, including his major works such as Prometheus Unbound, Alastor, and The Revolt of Islam, as well as his lesser-known works and collaborations with other poets.The book also provides insight into Shelley's personal life, including his marriage to Mary Shelley, his relationship with his father, and his friendships with other writers such as Lord Byron and John Keats. The author explores Shelley's political and social views, including his support for radical politics and his advocacy for social justice and individual freedom.Overall, Shelley: A Critical Biography is a detailed and engaging account of one of the most important poets of the Romantic era, offering readers a deeper understanding of Shelley's life, work, and legacy.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.

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