Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 136 Shelley, Percy Bysshe 1792 1822 Shelley, P. B. (Percy Bysshe) The Witch of Atlas Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Witch_of_Atlas Produced by Sue Asscher "The Witch of Atlas" by Percy Bysshe Shelley is a lyrical poem written during the early 19th century, reflecting the Romantic era's fascination with nature, myth, and emotional expression. This visionary work explores themes of beauty, love, and the transformative power of imagination through the story of a mystical witch who possesses the ability to enchant and inspire those around her. It significantly differs from typical narratives by focusing more on the emotional and philosophical implications of the witch's experiences rather than a linear storyline. The poem introduces a powerful and enchanting witch who resides in a cavern on Mount Atlas. Her beauty captivates all living beings, which she influences through her magical gifts. As various creatures and deities come to her, they seek her charm and wisdom. The witch's abilities allow her to impart joy, reshape realities, and heal emotional wounds among mortals. Yet, her angst arises from knowing that all she loves is temporary, reflecting on mortality and the inevitable decay of all life. Through her interactions with humans, she provides insights into love, dreams, and the complexity of existence, which ultimately invites readers to reflect on their aspirations and the ephemeral nature of beauty and life itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 50.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: British Literature 69502 2025-08-02T12:27:39.776760 text/html 69323 2025-01-09T01:26:40.109986 text/html 94354 2025-08-02T12:27:43.749726 application/epub+zip 93144 2025-08-02T12:27:41.340737 application/epub+zip 93143 2025-08-02T12:27:40.314734 application/epub+zip 184071 2025-08-02T12:27:45.392787 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 174798 2025-08-02T12:27:43.166712 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 149951 2022-09-03T03:57:16.975337 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 54426 2025-08-02T12:27:39.546730 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 54287 2020-12-28T05:46:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17528 2025-08-02T12:27:45.546718 application/rdf+xml 12107 2025-08-02T12:27:40.809737 image/jpeg 3303 2025-08-02T12:27:40.553726 image/jpeg 21617 2020-12-28T05:46:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 92180 2025-08-02T12:27:39.784742 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