Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 139 Shelley, Percy Bysshe 1792 1822 Shelley, P. B. (Percy Bysshe) Peter Bell the Third Produced by Sue Asscher, and David Widger "Peter Bell the Third" by Percy Bysshe Shelley is a satirical poem written during the early 19th century, specifically in the Romantic era. This poem serves as a critique of various societal norms, particularly targeting the themes of morality, religion, and the superficial nature of fame, all delivered through the lens of humor and wit. The tale revolves around the character of Peter Bell, exploring his journey of self-awareness, damnation, and transformation. The narrative unfolds with Peter Bell, a character noted for his profound dullness, experiencing a series of misadventures that ultimately lead him to hell, which is depicted as a reflection of society's flaws. Throughout the poem, Peter grapples with internal and external conflicts, illustrating his transition from a morally ambiguous figure to one who seeks redemption. His encounters with the devil and various societal critiques showcase Shelley's disdain for hypocrisy, highlighting that true damnation lies in the moral failings of individuals and society rather than in a supernatural realm. The work is both an exploration of character and a commentary on the human condition, filled with vibrant imagery and sharp observations that make it a unique contribution to English literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Humour Category: British Literature 69516 2025-08-02T12:27:45.868723 text/html 65561 2013-02-09T12:35:56 text/html 84783 2025-08-02T12:27:49.971690 application/epub+zip 84166 2025-08-02T12:27:47.385714 application/epub+zip 84166 2025-08-02T12:27:46.391705 application/epub+zip 170715 2025-08-02T12:27:51.656672 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 166593 2025-08-02T12:27:49.398724 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 140221 2022-09-03T03:57:24.434385 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 60462 2025-08-02T12:27:45.623714 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 60259 2010-01-20T13:14:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18391 2025-08-02T12:27:51.791672 application/rdf+xml 10989 2025-08-02T12:27:46.873708 image/jpeg 2959 2025-08-02T12:27:46.630702 image/jpeg 24781 2013-02-09T12:35:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 23831 2010-01-20T13:14:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 81894 2025-08-02T12:27:45.876706 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