Notes to the Complete Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley (eBook)

Exploring Nature, Love, and Humanity: Annotated Insights on Shelley's Poetry

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (Autor)

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2019
150 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766459160-9 (EAN)

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In "Notes to the Complete Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley," Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley delves into the complexities of her husband'Äôs poetry, offering insightful commentary that enriches the reader'Äôs understanding of romantic literature. Combining analytical rigor with personal reflections, she unravels the thematic depth of Shelley'Äôs work, including his radical politics, exploration of nature, and profound engagements with humanity. Shelley's poetic style, characterized by emotional intensity and imaginative richness, is contextualized against the backdrop of the burgeoning Romantic movement, revealing both his genius and the turbulent era in which he wrote. Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, renowned for her own groundbreaking work in speculative fiction, particularly "Frankenstein," was profoundly influenced by her intellectual milieu and her relationship with Percy Bysshe Shelley. Her acute sensitivity to the philosophical and emotional intricacies of his writing stemmed from their deep personal connection and mutual engagement with Enlightenment ideals. This unique perspective allows her to present Shelley's poetry not merely as isolated artworks but as interconnected meditations on the human experience. I highly recommend this scholarly work to readers who wish to deepen their appreciation of Percy Bysshe Shelley'Äôs contributions to poetry and the Romantic movement. Wollstonecraft Shelley'Äôs notes serve as both a guide and a lens, illuminating the multifaceted nature of her husband's thoughts and motivations, thus offering a richer engagement with his poetic legacy.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.11.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Lyrik / Gedichte
• Schlagworte: 1792-1822 • author commentary • Complete poetical works • criticism and interpretation • English literature • Historical literary context • Intellectual engagement with poetry • Literary Analysis • Literary criticism • literary notes • Mary Shelley • nature and humanity • percy bysshe • Percy Bysshe Shelley • Percy Shelley appreciation • Poetical works annotations • Poetic themes exploration • poetry collection • Romantic literary critique • Romantic poetry • romantic poetry analysis • Scholarly commentary collection • Shelley • Shelley critical insights