Project Gutenberg 1998-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 157 Thompson, Francis 1859 1907 Shelley: An Essay "Shelley: An Essay" by Francis Thompson is a critical evaluation of the life and poetry of Percy Bysshe Shelley, written during the early 20th century. This work analyzes Shelley’s unique characteristics as a poet, situating him within the broader context of English literature and his historical period. The essay delves into themes of childlike wonder, isolation, and the relationship between poetry and faith, reflecting on how Shelley's work connects to both religious and secular ideas. In this essay, Thompson portrays Shelley as both a tragic and transcendent figure, born with a childlike spirit that refuses to conform to the expectations of adult life and societal norms. He examines the impact of Shelley's upbringing, noting that his intense experiences of isolation shaped his imagination and creative output. The essay also discusses Shelley's philosophical beliefs and his vision of beauty and love, illustrating how these themes manifest in his poetry. Through detailed analysis of works like "Prometheus Unbound" and "Adonais," Thompson highlights Shelley's imaginative power and emotional depth, suggesting that despite his rebelliousness and struggles, Shelley remains a vital figure in the landscape of poetic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822 Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 81482 2025-08-01T09:24:21.584989 text/html 77624 2020-12-31T12:41:52 text/html 30866 2020-12-31T12:41:52 text/html application/zip 100838 2025-08-01T09:24:25.473968 application/epub+zip 99620 2025-08-01T09:24:23.082990 application/epub+zip 99619 2025-08-01T09:24:22.103005 application/epub+zip 202492 2025-08-01T09:24:27.187456 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 193018 2025-08-01T09:24:24.798992 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 128713 2022-09-01T10:32:45.966477 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 73247 2025-08-01T09:24:21.257007 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 73085 2020-12-31T12:41:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 29693 2020-12-31T12:41:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18390 2025-08-01T09:24:27.317458 application/rdf+xml 13837 2025-08-01T09:24:22.599968 image/jpeg 3623 2025-08-01T09:24:22.355040 image/jpeg 99720 2025-08-01T09:24:21.595988 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia