Publisher's Synopsis
Shelley's Elopement: A Study of the Most Romantic Episode in Literary History, written by Alexander Harvey, is a book that delves into the fascinating story of Percy Bysshe Shelley and Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin's elopement. The book explores the events leading up to the couple's escape to France in 1814, their tumultuous relationship, and the impact it had on their literary works.Harvey provides a detailed account of the social and political climate of the time, shedding light on the challenges the couple faced as they pursued their unconventional relationship. The book also examines the influence of their elopement on the Romantic movement and the evolution of literature in the 19th century.Through extensive research and analysis, Harvey brings to life the complex personalities of Shelley and Godwin, their passionate love affair, and the scandalous nature of their elopement. The book is a captivating read for anyone interested in literary history, the Romantic movement, or the lives of these two iconic figures.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.
