| Author |
Brailsford, Henry Noel, 1873-1958 |
| Title |
Shelley, Godwin and Their Circle
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| Series Title |
Home University Library of Modern Knowledge, No. 77
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Sigal Alon, Stephanie Eason, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
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| Summary |
"Shelley, Godwin and Their Circle" by Henry Noel Brailsford is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the intellectual and revolutionary milieu of late 18th and early 19th century England, highlighting the impact of figures such as Percy Bysshe Shelley, William Godwin, and Mary Wollstonecraft. The book delves into how their ideas were shaped by and responded to significant events, particularly the French Revolution, and traces the evolution of their thoughts on human perfectibility, political justice, and societal reform. The opening of the work establishes a context where the sentiment surrounding the French Revolution is palpable. It begins by discussing a sermon by Dr. Richard Price, which incited radical ideas among the English, suggesting a yearning for change and a reformed society. Brailsford outlines the journey of hope, disillusionment, and ultimate aspiration that characterized this period—leading from practical demands for parliamentary reform to more fantastical visions of a perfected human condition. Through this exploration, the text hints at the tensions between prominent thinkers like Burke, who warned against radical change, and the revolutionaries like Godwin and Paine, who championed it. The mixture of philosophy and emotional fervor sets the tone for a deep exploration of ideals that shaped a generation's response to political turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Authors, English -- 19th century -- Biography
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| Subject |
Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822 -- Friends and associates
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| Subject |
Godwin, William, 1756-1836 -- Friends and associates
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Intellectual life -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
29978 |
| Release Date |
Sep 13, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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