Shelley at Oxford

"Shelley at Oxford" by Thomas Jefferson Hogg is a story from the 1800s that shares a picture of the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley when he was in college. It shows who Shelley was as a person, how smart he was, and the strange things about him. Hogg, who was Shelley’s friend back then, shows the poet’s young excitement and love for learning, along with his wild side and big thoughts. The story starts with Hogg talking about how he thought college would be great, but it wasn't, especially the school part. Then, he meets Shelley, a new student who loves to argue about books and science. They become friends, talking and joking around as Shelley gets really excited about chemistry and big ideas, even though he's a bit odd and messy. Hogg shows us Shelley's natural talent and special charm, leading them to discover the world and think about deep questions.