Shelley, Percy Bysshe
The Major Works (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199538973
- author:
- Shelley, Percy Bysshe
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 880
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 4.3 x 12.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, European,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
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 a full and authoritative selection of Shelley's writing, including his major poems, such as Prometheus Unbound and Adonais, as well as his shorter poems and major prose works. Shelley's writing is marked by his passionate advocacy for human possibility and his opposition to tyranny. This collection provides a wealth of insight into his thoughts and ideas, and offers a unique perspective on the Romantic era in which he lived. With its expert introduction, helpful notes, and up-to-date bibliography, this volume is an essential resource for anyone interested in Shelley's work and the literary landscape of his time.