Percy Bysshe Shelley as a Philosopher and Reformer by Charles Sotheran
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"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.)
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| Author | Sotheran, Charles, 1847-1902 |
|---|---|
| Commentator | Frederickson, Charles William, 1823-1897 |
| LoC No. | 12038878 |
| Title | Percy Bysshe Shelley as a Philosopher and Reformer |
| Credits |
Produced by Digital & Multimedia Center, Michigan State University Libraries, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Sankar Viswanathan, and Distributed Proofreaders Europe at dp.rastko.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 42.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822 -- Philosophy |
| Subject | Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822 -- Political and social views |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16872 |
| Release Date | Oct 14, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 481 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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