Shelley (Classic Reprint): An Essay - Couverture souple

Jack, Adolphus Alfred

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330304578 ISBN 13 : 9781330304570

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Shelley’s world is vast, elusive, and intensely examined in this thoughtful guide. It surveys how a great poet shapes truth from a realm of light, sound, and feeling, and why Shelley's poetry still speaks to modern readers. The book blends close reading with clear context to show what makes Shelley's work both distant and deeply human.

The analysis centers on Shelley's distinctive approach to poetry and drama, including how his ideas feel vague yet precise, and how his best works resist easy interpretation. It also looks at notable poems and forms, from Adonais to Alastor, and at how his dramatic writing compares with Shakespeare and his contemporaries.

• How this edition frames Shelley's “vague” world and its powerful, lasting impact.


• Discussion of major works and ideas, including Adonais, Alastor, Prometheus, and the Cenci.


• Insight into Shelley's dramatic instincts and how they shape his writing.


• Connections to other poets and how critics have read Shelley's life and work.

Ideal for readers of literary criticism, Shelley fans, and students seeking a clear, thoughtful introduction to the poet’s vision and craft.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330304578
• ISBN 13: 9781330304570
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 129
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