"Shelley: An Essay" by Francis Thompson is a detailed exploration of Percy Bysshe Shelley, a poet who lived long ago. The essay looks at what made Shelley's poetry special, comparing him to other writers and looking at the time he lived in. It talks about how Shelley's poems often had a sense of wonder, how he often felt alone, and how his poetry related to his beliefs about religion and the world. Thompson paints Shelley as someone both sad and amazing, a person who never really grew up and didn't fit into society. The essay looks at how Shelley's lonely childhood helped shape his creativity. It also discusses what Shelley thought about beauty, love, and other big ideas, showing how these ideas appeared in his poems. By closely examining some of Shelley's famous works, the author shows how powerful and emotional Shelley's poetry was, arguing that even though he was rebellious and faced challenges, Shelley is still an important poet to this day.
Shelley: An Essay
By Francis Thompson
A tragically rebellious poet's life and works are dissected, revealing the beautiful, heartfelt, and thought-provoking messages woven within.
Summary
About the AuthorFrancis Joseph Thompson was an English poet and Catholic mystic. At the behest of his father, a doctor, he entered medical school at the age of 18, but at 26 left home to pursue his talent as a writer and poet. He spent three years on the streets of London, supporting himself with menial labour, becoming addicted to opium which he took to relieve a nervous problem.
Francis Joseph Thompson was an English poet and Catholic mystic. At the behest of his father, a doctor, he entered medical school at the age of 18, but at 26 left home to pursue his talent as a writer and poet. He spent three years on the streets of London, supporting himself with menial labour, becoming addicted to opium which he took to relieve a nervous problem.
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