02475cam a22003373u 4500 16872 UtSlPG 20260610133408.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12038878 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Sotheran, Charles, 1847-1902 Percy Bysshe Shelley as a Philosopher and Reformer Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-10-14 Produced by Digital & Multimedia Center, Michigan State University Libraries, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Sankar Viswanathan, and Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net "PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY AS A PHILOSOPHER AND REFORMER" by Charles Sotheran is a philosophical examination and reformative analysis written in the late 19th century. The work explores the life, ideas, and contributions of Percy Bysshe Shelley, emphasizing his role as a thinker and advocate for social justice and personal freedom. Through a detailed examination of Shelley’s poetry and prose, the text illustrates his revolutionary ideas regarding power, religion, and human rights. The opening of the work sets the stage for Sotheran's exploration of Shelley's legacy, beginning with a dedication and reflections on the poet's life and struggles against societal constraints. Sotheran connects Shelley's experiences of persecution and ostracism to the development of his ideas, highlighting how personal crises fueled his philosophical inquiries. The narrative progresses to establish Shelley's perspective on the oppressive systems of his time, including critiques of political tyranny and traditional religious doctrines. Sotheran's analytical approach promises a comprehensive understanding of Shelley as both a poet and a reformer shaped by his resolute belief in freedom and human dignity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822 -- Philosophy Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822 -- Political and social views Frederickson, Charles William, 1823-1897 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16872 58260 58260