827 results for 'Shelley, Percy Bysshe'

Percy Bysshe Shelley's tragic masterpiece, "The Cenci", is a powerful exploration of despair and human suffering. Written in 1819, this verse play was Shelley's only work to be published during his...

Percy Bysshe Shelley PoemsA collection of lyric verse from one of Romantic literature's greatest figures, selected and introduced by contemporary poet Fiona Sampson. This series offers insights into...

Percy Bysshe Shelley Poet and Revolutionary by Jacqueline Mulhallen In his own time, Percy Bysshe Shelley was a figure of controversy, reviled for his radical politics and personal life. Yet, despite...

This book offers a new perspective on the literary relationship between two of the most iconic authors of the Romantic Period. Anna Mercer's study explores how Percy Bysshe Shelley and Mary...

Queen Mab, A Philosophical Poem; With Notes is a foundational work by Percy Bysshe Shelley, first published in 1813. Written early in his career, this poem explores the idea of revolution and...

The Shining Gateway: A Self-Help Book by James AllenThis 1915 self-help book explores desire, passion, and sorrow, offering guidance on how to overcome these obstacles to foster a happier and more...

Shelley's Music Fantasy, Authority and the Object Voice explores how the poet's use of music imagery in his writing reflects his attempt to merge traditionally masculine and feminine voices. This...

Shelley: The Pursuit by Richard Holmes is a groundbreaking biography that offers a serious and critical reappraisal of the life and work of the enigmatic Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. This...

First published in 1980, this edition of Red Shelley has been reissued as a tribute to Paul Foot on the twentieth anniversary of his untimely death in 2004. In this book, Foot brings passion and...

Frankenstein was first released in 1818 anonymously. A year later, Mary's husband Percy Bysshe Shelley died, and another work by him, Prometheus Unbound, was published around the same time. For many...

Love Poems of Percy Bysshe Shelley is a collection of verse that explores the complexities of love and desire.First published in 1820, this volume features some of Shelley's most passionate and...

This 1819 poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley is a seminal work of English literature, showcasing the author's characteristic tone and style. Written in a relaxed and familiar manner, the poem combines...

Percy Bysshe Shelley's Major Works is a comprehensive collection of his poetry and prose, bringing together a unique combination of his most significant works. This freshly edited anthology presents...

Mary Shelley's life story is well-known, but who was the woman behind it? Fiona Sampson delves into letters, diaries and records to uncover the real Mary Shelley. Born into a household of radical...

The Selected Poetry & Prose of Percy Bysshe ShelleyThis comprehensive collection brings together the most memorable and influential works of one of the most radical writers of the Romantic period...

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, presented in its original 1818 text, offers a hard-hitting and politically-charged exploration of the human condition. This edition provides a unique insight into the...

The Radical Ecology of the Shelleys: Eros and Environment explores the intersection of nature, erotic practice, and social life in the writings of Percy Bysshe Shelley and Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley...

Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus has thrilled generations of readers for over two hundred years. This elegant yet affordable Masterpiece Library Edition brings Mary Shelley's compelling...

Percy Bysshe Shelley's complete works of poetry and prose are presented in this three-volume set, featuring an introduction by J. M. Beach.This collection includes the early poems, later poems and...

Mary Shelley's Lodore is a rich and textured novel that explores the complexities of family life and relationships. Born into a liberal but informal upbringing, Mary Shelley drew upon her own...

Mary Shelley's life was marked by turmoil and artistic passion. Born to philosopher William Godwin and Mary Wollstonecraft, she grew up in a household that valued intellectual pursuits. Her mother's...

Mary Shelley's creation of Frankenstein was born from a challenge made by Lord Byron in 1816. A group of friends, including Percy Bysshe Shelley and his lover Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, gathered at...

Edward John Trelawny's Records of Shelley, Byron and the Author is a fascinating collection of reminiscences from the 19th-century writer and adventurer. In this unique document, Trelawny recounts...

Percy Bysshe Shelley's Selected Poems is a comprehensive collection of his most popular and significant works. This volume brings together the finest lyric poetry in the English language, carefully...

Frankenstein's Creator: A Life as Dark and Romantic as Her Novel On the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley's iconic novel, comes a riveting biography that explores the life of its author. Mary...

Mary Shelley is a play that tells the story of a pivotal moment in Mary Shelley's life - her meeting and elopement with Percy Bysshe Shelley at the age of 16, and its impact on her family,...

A comprehensive survey of Percy Bysshe Shelley's life and works, this collection of original essays by an international group of specialists offers a wide-ranging look at the state of existing...

The lives of three Romantic poets - John Keats, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge - have long been intertwined with their untimely deaths. This biography explores the role that life...

Mary Shelley: A Biography by Miranda Seymour The story of Mary Shelley is one that has captivated readers for centuries. This biography offers a vivid and sympathetic recreation of her life, from her...

This selection of poems by Percy Shelley offers an accessible introduction to his work. Printed in a high-quality cloth edition, it makes a thoughtful gift.With 64 pages of verse, this volume is a...

Mary Shelley was born in London during a time of great change. Her mother's early death left her just eleven days old, and she was raised by her father, William Godwin, who later remarried. Mary grew...

Victor Frankenstein's creation was a dream he had desired with an ardour, but now that he had finished, the beauty of the dream vanished, and a sense of breathless horror and disgust filled his heart...

Daisy Hay's Young Romantics tells the story of an astonishingly youthful circle of poets and writers who came together in the early 19th century. At their centre was Leigh Hunt, a radical journalist...

Discover 50 Fresh Variations of the Classic Crochet Square Granny Square Flair is a comprehensive guide to modern crochet, featuring 50 innovative patterns, each with at least three colour options...

Percy's Bumpy Ride is a humorous story from award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth. Percy the park keeper has been busy in his workshop, and his animal friends are eager to guess what...

Percy the Park Keeper - 50 Things to Make and Do with PercyJoin in the fun with activities inspired by the creator of One Snowy Night. This entertaining activity book features fifty things to make...

Counting with Percy and Friends Learn to count with Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends in this fun first concept book. Beautiful illustrations bring the natural world to life as you count...

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan is a story about a boy who discovers he's not as ordinary as he thought. After accidentally killing his maths teacher, Percy's life takes an...

Percy the Park Keeper - OppositesJoin Percy and his animal friends as they explore the world of opposites in this fun first concept book. Based on Nick Butterworth's popular picture books, including...

Percy the Park Keeper is a heartwarming collection of stories about a dedicated park keeper and his animal friends. With a focus on friendship and fun, these tales follow Percy as he tends to the...

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan A new adventure awaits Percy Jackson, the modern-day son of Poseidon. The Greek gods have other plans, and three new quests...

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. Percy Jackson's life has taken an unexpected turn - from normal to extraordinary in just one week. Monsters from Greek mythology have appeared, and the king of...

The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan is the final book in the New York Times bestselling series. As the battle for Western civilization rages on, Percy faces a terrifying suspicion that he may be...

Percy Jackson tells the stories of twelve of the original Greek heroes in all their gory, bloodthirsty glory. You'll discover who cut off Medusa's head, which hero was raised by a she-bear, and who...

Percy's Purr is a heartwarming collection of stories about two best friends, Percy the cat and Pilot the dog. Together they get into all sorts of mischief and adventure.From solving mysteries in...

Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters is set to be an unforgettable summer for Percy Jackson. After a quiet start to his seventh-grade year, trouble soon arrives at Camp Half-Blood. The magical...

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess Percy Jackson is no stranger to adventure, having battled monsters, Titans, and even death itself. However, navigating high school is a...

Percy the Park Keeper - ColoursJoin Percy and his animal friends as they learn about the colours of the rainbow in this fun first concept book. Based on Nick Butterworth's popular picture books, this...

Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods by Rick Riordan is a humorous and action-packed tour of Greek mythology. Percy Jackson shares his personal views on the feuds, fights and love affairs of the...

Percy the Park Keeper - ABCJoin Percy and his animal friends as they learn the letters of the alphabet in a fun and interactive way. With beautiful illustrations and a natural approach to the world...

The Mary Shelley Club by Goldy Moldavsky is a twisty YA thriller that combines elements of horror and pranks. For comfort, some people turn to horror movies featuring violent killers and gruesome...

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess by Rick Riordan Percy's latest challenge is about to begin. With graduation looming, he needs three recommendation letters from the gods -...

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Book Four - The Battle of the Labyrinth By Rick Riordan Freshman orientation is never going to be fun, but for Percy Jackson, things take a dark turn when a...

The Mary Shelley Club is a twisty YA thriller that combines the suspense of Scream with the cleverness of Karen McManus. For fans of horror movies, the rules are clear: avoid abandoned buildings and...

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein by Rona Munro is an inventive feminist adaptation of Mary Shelley's Gothic masterpiece. In this version, the writer herself takes centre stage as she wrestles with her...

Percy the Piebald Pony is a heartwarming story about a pony who finds a new home and a special friend.After leaving his old stable, Percy must adjust to a new yard with unfamiliar horses and faces...

The Titan's Curse is the third book in Percy Jackson's adventures. When Artemis goes missing, her friends must find out what happened and rescue her before it's too late. A powerful monster is also...

Percy Police Car Saves The Day is an engaging and exciting illustrated children's book that introduces kids to police work. When Officer Diaz calls Percy, he must put his rest time aside to help a...

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Battle of the LabyrinthA thrilling adventure unfolds as war between the Olympians and Kronos draws near, threatening the safety of Camp Half Blood. Percy and his...

Percy the Park Keeper helps his animal friends in this new board book edition of a popular story from Nick Butterworth. Percy always feeds the animals in the park where he lives. But one cold...

Percy the Post PenguinA determined little penguin with a big dream, Percy sets out to make his post office business a success in this heartwarming tale.With perseverance and confidence, he faces...

You can read a face, but did you know that you can also read a book? This expressive photo-essay introduces basic emotions - happy, grumpy, thoughtful, and more - and how people show them. Simple...

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a novel written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. First published anonymously in 1818, it was later revised and re-published with her name in 1831. The story revolves...

The Demigod Files is a collection of top-secret archives that reveal the world of demigods, hidden from regular human children. As Camp Half-Blood's senior scribe, Rick Riordan shares three of...

A comprehensive guide to the world of gods and monsters, this fully illustrated handbook is a must-have for anyone who has encountered the gods and monsters of the mythological realm. The guide comes...

Percy Jackson's life is turned upside down when he discovers that his pre-algebra teacher transformed into a monster and tried to kill him. His mother, sensing that something is amiss, reveals the...

The life of Colonel Fawcett is shrouded in mystery, with his disappearance in the Matto Grosso remaining one of the greatest unsolved enigmas. In 1925, Fawcett was convinced he had discovered the...

Percy the Park Keeper - One Snowy Night Activity Book by Nick ButterworthJoin Percy and his animal friends in this fun-filled activity book, based on the international bestseller One Snowy Night!...

Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters is a thrilling adventure that follows the journey of a young hero as he navigates the challenges of being a demigod. After a year of relative calm, Percy's life...

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan is a gripping fantasy novel that brings the gods of Olympus to life in the modern world. In this first book of the series, a young boy named...

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Deluxe Collector's EditionA beautifully presented edition of Rick Riordan's first novel, featuring a new interior art style and special touches...

Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse is the second book in a thrilling series about demigods and their battles with monsters from Greek mythology. Percy and his friends are on a mission to bring new...

Percy the park keeper is playing hide-and-seek with his animal friends in this entertaining new novelty board book. Lift the flaps to help Percy find everyone!Join Percy and his friends on a fun...

Half Boy. Half God. All Hero. Percy Jackson's life is about to get a lot more complicated. His friend Annabeth is missing, a powerful Goddess is being held captive, and only five half-blood heroes...

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (Reader's Guides) by Graham Allen provides authoritative guidance for students seeking to understand this influential novel. This comprehensive guide places Frankenstein...

Frankenstein, a brilliant and ambitious young student, discovers the secret of creating life from the remains of the dead. However, his triumph is short-lived as he is met with horror when he sees...

Percy the Pelican's journey begins when he loses his family and sets out to find them with the help of his friends. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about faith and friendship.With the...

Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth is the fourth exciting adventure in Rick Riordan's series. As the son of a Greek God, Percy has had his share of near-death disasters, and now his arch...

Mary Shelley and the Rights of the Child offers a fresh perspective on Mary Shelley's iconic novel Frankenstein. Eileen Hunt Botting argues that the novel is not just a work of science fiction, but a...

Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. Percy Jackson's life is about to get a lot more complicated. Mythical monsters and gods are suddenly appearing in his...

A Life with Mary Shelley explores the enduring fascination of literary theorist Barbara Johnson with the life and work of Mary Shelley. In this collection of essays, Johnson's lifelong interest in...

Percy and Mike's Big Adventure tells the story of an unlikely friendship between two ponies. When a new pony named Mike arrives at the stables, he convinces Percy to join him in a daring escape...

Wake Up, Percy Gloom is a fantastical tale of love and discovery from cartoonist Cathy Malkasian. After a 200-year slumber, kind-hearted Percy Gloom awakens to find himself in a strange new land,...

Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Two: Sea of MonstersWhen the magical borders of Camp Half-Blood are breached, Percy Jackson and his friends must embark on a quest to retrieve the Golden Fleece,...

Henry Percy, known to history as "Hotspur", is one of Shakespeare's most famous characters. But who was the real Henry Percy, and what led him into open rebellion against his king?This fully updated...

Mary Shelley's Horror Stories brings together extracts from her novels and short stories, with a focus on the supernatural. This collection showcases the author's mastery of the genre.Born to writer...

Shelley Niro: 500 Year Itch brings together a comprehensive collection of works by the renowned artist, exploring themes of identity, culture, and Indigenous experiences. Through photography,...

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief The Graphic Novel by Rick Riordan and Robert VendittiZeus, God of the Sky, thinks Percy has stolen his lightning bolt, and making Zeus angry is a very bad idea...

Lewis Percy by Anita Brookner A man's life is often marked by unfinished business and unfulfilled aspirations. Lewis's cautious progress through life reveals his own shortcomings, leaving him...

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Battle of the LabyrinthA thrilling adventure unfolds as war between the Olympians and Kronos draws near, threatening the safety of Camp Half Blood. Percy and his...

A funny story from acclaimed author-illustrator Nick Butterworth awaits you. It's a beautiful spring morning, and Percy is in for a surprise as he trims the overgrown maze in the park. The animals...

The Last Olympian is the fifth and final book in this acclaimed series. As the evil Titan Kronos launches his attack on New York City, Percy Jackson and an army of young demigods must stop him. With...

This collection brings together two key works by Mary Shelley: "The Mortal Immortal" and "On Ghosts: An Essay".These writings showcase Shelley's fascination with the supernatural and her exploration...

The hedgehog is feeling sad. He loves balloons, but they always burst on his spines. Can Percy the park keeper find a way to help the hedgehog play with his very first balloon?Percy and his animal...

Discover Mary Shelley's incredible life story. As a little girl, she loved to write stories beneath the trees in her garden. This sparked an imagination that inspired her to create a famous novel as...

Percy Grainger: A Life-Celebrating Repertoire A new collection with contributions from performing musicians and Grainger scholars provides valuable information for those looking to explore or perform...

Badger's Bath is a heartwarming story from award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth. When the badger returns from a day of digging, it's covered in dirt and needs a bath. But where has...

Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters is the second book in a thrilling series that combines action, adventure and mythology. When a simple game of dodgeball becomes a death match against a gang of...

A 19th-century scientist's experiments with electricity and human physiology laid the groundwork for Mary Shelley's iconic novel, Frankenstein. Advances in medical science have since overcome many of...