02452cam a22003253u 4500 67926 UtSlPG 20260610134552.0 m cr n 260607r20221897utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822 The Prose Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley, Vol. 2 [of 2] Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-04-27 Tim Lindell, SF2001, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "The Prose Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley, Vol. 2" by Percy Bysshe Shelley is a collection of essays and literary critiques written in the late 19th century. This volume contains a variety of Shelley's prose writings, including his renowned essay "A Defence of Poetry," as well as discussions on literature, the arts, and philosophical ideas. The work aims to explore the profound connection between poetry and the human experience, asserting the essential role of poets in society. The opening of this volume begins with "A Defence of Poetry," where Shelley articulates his belief in the power of poetry to foster moral improvement and elevate human consciousness. He examines the distinction between reason and imagination, suggesting that the latter is essential for true understanding and creativity. Through a rich tapestry of philosophical thought, Shelley argues that poetry not only reflects the beauty of the world but also has the potential to transform society by inspiring individuals toward higher ideals. This opening portion sets the tone for a deep exploration of art and its impact on human nature, making it an intellectual treatise that highlights the vital interplay between creativity and morality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Chatto & Windus, 1897 English prose literature Shepherd, Richard Herne, 1842-1895 https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/008956221 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67926 108748 108748