02289cam a22003133u 4500 41407 UtSlPG 20260610133939.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Symonds, John Addington, 1840-1893 Shelley Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-11-19 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "Shelley" by John Addington Symonds is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life of the celebrated poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, detailing his background, relationships, literary endeavors, and the influences that shaped his artistic vision. Through Symonds' insightful narrative, readers are introduced to Shelley’s complex character, including his passionate ideals and individualistic nature that often set him at odds with societal norms. The opening of the biography begins with a contemplation on the tragic fates of great poets, specifically highlighting shelter's early death at a mere thirty years old. Symonds reflects on Shelley's birth into a prominent family and his upbringing, noting the conflicts that arose from his family's expectations versus his own rebellious spirit. The beginning outlines key events from Shelley's early childhood, including his imaginative tendencies and struggles with authority, setting the scene for the artistic genius that would later emerge. Symonds vividly portrays Shelley's formative years and hints at the personal and philosophical dilemmas that would influence his poetry and life choices. (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/41407 82246 82246