02256cam a22003253u 4500 59781 UtSlPG 20260610134358.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 2010667805 UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PR Maurois, André, 1885-1967 Ariel: ou, La vie de Shelley Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-06-19 Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust.) "Ariel: ou, La vie de Shelley" by André Maurois is a biographical novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life of the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, focusing on his tumultuous experiences during his formative years, including his time at Eton and Oxford, as well as his relationships and philosophical beliefs. The narrative portrays Shelley as an idealistic and rebellious figure, grappling with the constraints of societal expectations and his own convictions. The opening of the book introduces the oppressive environment of Eton College under Dr. Keate, depicting the harsh discipline and social hierarchies that shaped its students. Percy Shelley stands out as a delicate yet passionate boy, resistant to the brutality of the school's traditions. His character is explored through his resistance to tyranny, intellectual interests in liberal philosophy, and early literary ambitions. As he faces bullying from his peers and the pressures from authority figures, the narrative sets the stage for his later struggles against societal norms and his developing ideology, marking the beginning of a profound journey of self-discovery and rebellion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822 Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59781 100607 100607