** "Notes to the Complete Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley" by Mary W. Shelley is an exploration of a poet's creative spirit and legacy. The early nineteenth-century piece provides insights into the mind of Percy Bysshe Shelley, examining the origins and meanings behind his notable works. The writing begins with a preface, where the author shares her dedication to curating a complete collection of her husband's poems. She contemplates his personality and strong beliefs, highlighting his longing for equality and his connection to the natural world, as well as his sympathy for human suffering. His poetry is divided into categories based on imaginative richness and personal feelings, showing how events in his life influenced his treatment of themes such as love, liberty, and sorrow. This introduces Shelley's lasting mark on the world of literature and his importance as a forward-thinking voice. **
Notes to the Complete Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley
By Mary Shelley
** Discover the emotions, events, and beliefs that shaped a visionary poet's timeless verses, revealing the heart and mind behind his revolutionary words.
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About the AuthorMary Wollstonecraft Shelley was an English novelist who wrote the Gothic novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818), which is considered an early example of science fiction. She also edited and promoted the works of her husband, the Romantic poet and philosopher Percy Bysshe Shelley. Her father was the political philosopher William Godwin and her mother was the philosopher and women's rights advocate Mary Wollstonecraft.
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was an English novelist who wrote the Gothic novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818), which is considered an early example of science fiction. She also edited and promoted the works of her husband, the Romantic poet and philosopher Percy Bysshe Shelley. Her father was the political philosopher William Godwin and her mother was the philosopher and women's rights advocate Mary Wollstonecraft.
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