Publisher's Synopsis
The Note Books of Percy Bysshe Shelley: From the Originals in the Library of W. K. Bixby is a collection of the personal writings of the renowned English Romantic poet, Percy Bysshe Shelley. Compiled in 1911 by the American bibliophile William Keeney Bixby, this book offers readers a fascinating glimpse into Shelley's private thoughts, musings, and creative processes.The Note Books of Percy Bysshe Shelley contains a wide range of material, including diary entries, sketches, notes on literature and philosophy, and even doodles and drawings. The entries cover a period from 1814 to 1822, a time when Shelley was at the height of his creative powers and was producing some of his most famous works, such as Ozymandias, Prometheus Unbound, and Adonais.The book is divided into three parts. The first part contains Shelley's early notebooks, which were written while he was a student at Oxford. The second part includes his Italian notebooks, which he wrote during his time living in Italy with his wife Mary Shelley. The final part contains his miscellaneous notebooks, which contain a variety of notes and observations on various subjects.In addition to providing insight into Shelley's creative process, the Note Books of Percy Bysshe Shelley also sheds light on his personal life and relationships. The notebooks contain numerous references to his wife Mary, as well as to other literary figures of the time, such as Lord Byron and John Keats.Overall, the Note Books of Percy Bysshe Shelley is a valuable resource for scholars and fans of Shelley's work alike. It offers a unique and intimate look into the mind of one of the greatest poets of the Romantic era, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the literary and cultural world of early 19th-century England.In Three Volumes.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.
