Shelley by John Addington Symonds
"Shelley" by John Addington Symonds is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life of the celebrated poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, detailing his background, relationships, literary endeavors, and the influences that shaped his artistic vision. Through Symonds' insightful narrative, readers are introduced to Shelley’s complex character, including his passionate ideals and individualistic nature that often set him at odds with societal norms. The opening of thebiography begins with a contemplation on the tragic fates of great poets, specifically highlighting shelter's early death at a mere thirty years old. Symonds reflects on Shelley's birth into a prominent family and his upbringing, noting the conflicts that arose from his family's expectations versus his own rebellious spirit. The beginning outlines key events from Shelley's early childhood, including his imaginative tendencies and struggles with authority, setting the scene for the artistic genius that would later emerge. Symonds vividly portrays Shelley's formative years and hints at the personal and philosophical dilemmas that would influence his poetry and life choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Symonds, John Addington, 1840-1893 |
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| Title | Shelley |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822 |
| Subject | Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41407 |
| Release Date | Nov 19, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 207 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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