Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822) was perhaps the most intellectually adventurous of the great Romantic poets. A classicist, a headlong visionary, a social radical, and a poet of serene artistry with a lyric touch second to none, Shelley personified the richly variousâand contradictoryâenergies of his time. This compact yet comprehensive collection showcases all the extraordinary facets of Shelleyâs art. From his most famous lyrical poems (âOzymandias,â âThe Cloudâ) to his political and philosophical works (âThe Mask of Anarchy,â âHymn to Intellectual Beautyâ) to excerpts from his remarkable dramatic and narrative verses (âAlastor,â âPrometheus Unboundâ), Shelleyâs words gave voice to English romanticism's deepest aspirations.
Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822) was perhaps the most intellectually adventurous of the great Romantic poets. A classicist, a headlong visionary, a social radical, and a poet of serene artistry with a lyric touch second to none, Shelley personified the richly variousâand contradictoryâenergies of his time. This compact yet comprehensive collection showcases all the extraordinary facets of Shelleyâs art. From his most famous lyrical poems (âOzymandias,â âThe Cloudâ) to his political and philosophical works (âThe Mask of Anarchy,â âHymn to Intellectual Beautyâ) to excerpts from his remarkable dramatic and narrative verses (âAlastor,â âPrometheus Unboundâ), Shelleyâs words gave voice to English romanticism's deepest aspirations.