Description

A Shelley Primer is a book written by Henry Stephens Salt and first published in 1887. The book is a comprehensive introduction to the life and works of the famous English Romantic poet, Percy Bysshe Shelley. The author provides a detailed analysis of Shelley's poetry, his political and social views, and his personal life. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Shelley's life and work. The first chapter provides a brief biography of Shelley, tracing his early life, education, and literary career. The subsequent chapters delve into Shelley's poetry, exploring his major works and themes, including his interest in nature, his radical political views, and his fascination with the supernatural. The book also discusses Shelley's relationships with other poets and writers of his time, including Lord Byron and Mary Shelley. Overall, A Shelley Primer offers a comprehensive and insightful introduction to the life and work of one of the greatest poets of the Romantic era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.