The Life Of Percy Bysshe Shelley

By Thomas Jefferson Hogg

Book Overview

The Life of Percy Bysshe Shelley is a biography of the famous English Romantic poet, Percy Bysshe Shelley. The book is written by Thomas Jefferson Hogg, who was a close friend of Shelley and knew him intimately. The biography covers Shelley's life from his childhood to his death at the age of 29. It explores his relationships with his family, friends, and lovers, as well as his literary works and political beliefs.The book begins with Shelley's childhood and his early education, and then moves on to his time at Oxford University, where he was expelled for writing a pamphlet advocating atheism. The biography then covers Shelley's travels throughout Europe, his marriage to Mary Shelley, and their life together in Italy. It also delves into Shelley's political activism and his involvement in various radical movements of the time.Throughout the book, Hogg provides detailed insights into Shelley's personality and character, as well as his literary influences and creative process. He also explores the controversies and scandals that surrounded Shelley during his lifetime, such as his estrangement from his family and his relationships with other women.Overall, The Life of Percy Bysshe Shelley is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most important poets of the Romantic era. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of a complex and enigmatic figure, and sheds light on the cultural and political context in which he lived and wrote.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163401706
• ISBN13: 9781163401705
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 604 Pages
• Weight: 2.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"