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100	1		_aThompson, Francis, _d1859-1907
245	1	0	_aShelley: An Essay
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1998
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 1998-06-01
520			_a"Shelley: An Essay" by Francis Thompson is a critical evaluation of the life and poetry of Percy Bysshe Shelley, written during the early 20th century. This work analyzes Shelley’s unique characteristics as a poet, situating him within the broader context of English literature and his historical period. The essay delves into themes of childlike wonder, isolation, and the relationship between poetry and faith, reflecting on how Shelley's work connects to both religious and secular ideas. In this essay, Thompson portrays Shelley as both a tragic and transcendent figure, born with a childlike spirit that refuses to conform to the expectations of adult life and societal norms. He examines the impact of Shelley's upbringing, noting that his intense experiences of isolation shaped his imagination and creative output. The essay also discusses Shelley's philosophical beliefs and his vision of beauty and love, illustrating how these themes manifest in his poetry. Through detailed analysis of works like "Prometheus Unbound" and "Adonais," Thompson highlights Shelley's imaginative power and emotional depth, suggesting that despite his rebelliousness and struggles, Shelley remains a vital figure in the landscape of poetic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822
653			_aPoets, English -- 19th century -- Biography
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1336
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