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Title: Shelley
Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
Summary: "Shelley" by Sydney Waterlow is a biographical account published in the early 20th century. The work delves into the life and times of the influential English Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, exploring not only his artistic endeavors but also the sociopolitical context surrounding him. Waterlow examines Shelley's complex personality, marked by both passionate idealism and significant emotional turmoil, shedding light on his enduring legacy within literature and political thought. At the start of the book, the author introduces Shelley within the tumultuous backdrop of early 19th-century England, highlighting the political oppression and societal unrest of the period. Waterlow discusses Shelley's early life, his expulsion from Oxford for his radical ideas, and his passionate pursuit of love and justice. The opening chapter provides an insightful analysis of Shelley's character traits, such as his intense emotional depth and sincere ideologies, while also foreshadowing the tragic elements of his life, including his tumultuous relationships and eventual demise. This initial exploration sets the tone for a deeper examination of both Shelley's literary works and the revolutionary fervor that shaped his artistic vision. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Waterlow, Sydney, 1878-1944
EBook No.: 1337
Published: Jun 1, 1998
Downloads: 162
Language: English
Subject: Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822
Subject: Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Shelley
Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
Summary: "Shelley" by Sydney Waterlow is a biographical account published in the early 20th century. The work delves into the life and times of the influential English Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, exploring not only his artistic endeavors but also the sociopolitical context surrounding him. Waterlow examines Shelley's complex personality, marked by both passionate idealism and significant emotional turmoil, shedding light on his enduring legacy within literature and political thought. At the start of the book, the author introduces Shelley within the tumultuous backdrop of early 19th-century England, highlighting the political oppression and societal unrest of the period. Waterlow discusses Shelley's early life, his expulsion from Oxford for his radical ideas, and his passionate pursuit of love and justice. The opening chapter provides an insightful analysis of Shelley's character traits, such as his intense emotional depth and sincere ideologies, while also foreshadowing the tragic elements of his life, including his tumultuous relationships and eventual demise. This initial exploration sets the tone for a deeper examination of both Shelley's literary works and the revolutionary fervor that shaped his artistic vision. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Waterlow, Sydney, 1878-1944
EBook No.: 1337
Published: Jun 1, 1998
Downloads: 162
Language: English
Subject: Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822
Subject: Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.