Publisher's Synopsis

The Life of Percy Bysshe Shelley is a biography written by Edward Dowden, originally published in 1886. The book chronicles the life of the famous Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, from his early childhood to his untimely death at the age of 29. Dowden explores Shelley's personal life, including his tumultuous relationships with his family, friends, and lovers, as well as his political and philosophical beliefs. The book also delves into Shelley's literary career, examining his most famous works such as ""Ode to the West Wind"" and ""Prometheus Unbound."" Dowden provides a detailed analysis of Shelley's writing style and the themes that pervade his poetry. The book is considered a seminal work in Shelley studies and remains a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Romantic literature.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781163430002
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: B
Language: English
Number of pages: 612
Weight: 1061g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 38mm