Peacock's Memoirs Of Shelley: With Shelley's Letters To Peacock (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163775561)

Peacock's Memoirs of Shelley is a book that chronicles the life and times of the famous Romantic poet, Percy Bysshe Shelley. The book is written by his close friend and fellow writer, Thomas Love Peacock, who provides readers with a unique perspective on Shelley's life and work. The memoirs are accompanied by a collection of letters that Shelley wrote to Peacock over the course of their friendship, which offer further insight into the poet's thoughts and feelings. The book covers Shelley's early years, his marriage to Mary Shelley, his travels throughout Europe, and his literary pursuits. It also delves into his political beliefs and activism, which were often controversial and led to his exile from England. Throughout the memoirs, Peacock provides his own commentary and reflections on Shelley's character and accomplishments, as well as the broader cultural and political context of their time. Peacock's Memoirs of Shelley is a fascinating and intimate portrait of one of the most important poets of the Romantic era, written by someone who knew him well and was deeply influenced by his work. The inclusion of Shelley's letters adds an extra layer of depth and richness to the book, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of this iconic figure in English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Percy Bysshe Shelley
ISBN-10: 1163775568
ISBN-13: 9781163775561
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 252
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d