The Complete Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley — Complete by Shelley
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"The Complete Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley — Complete" by Shelley is a comprehensive collection of the poet's verse edited by Thomas Hutchinson, likely prepared in the early 20th century. This anthology includes all of Shelley's known poems and fragments, offering readers an insightful exploration of his lyrical genius and themes such as nature, love, and social justice. Shelley's passionate spirit and visionary ideas resonate throughout the text, making it an
essential resource for poetry enthusiasts and scholars alike. The opening of this edition presents an extensive preface by Hutchinson, explaining his editorial choices and the challenges he faced in collating Shelley's vast body of work. He discusses the significance of early editions and how he aimed to honor the integrity of the original texts while making them accessible to contemporary readers. Hutchinson emphasizes Shelley's unique style, characterized by its imaginative depth and emotional intensity, and introduces the ambitious range of poems included in the volume, including well-known works like "Prometheus Unbound" and "Alastor." This introductory segment sets the stage for a deep engagement with Shelley's poetry, inviting readers to appreciate the complexity and beauty of his artistic legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Hutchinson, Thomas |
| Title | The Complete Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley — Complete |
| Credits | Produced by Sue Asscher |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4800 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-04800-0 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Feb 17, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 4161 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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