Shelley: Selected Poems

Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792–1822) was a major Romantic poet known for his lyric poetry. This anthology includes the most popular, significant, and frequently taught poems from his six-volume Longman Annotated edition, annotated with personal, literary, historical, and scientific information. It is an ideal resource for students, classroom use, and researchers and critics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 900 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792–1822) stands as a prominent figure among the Romantic poets, and his literary contributions are widely esteemed as some of the finest examples of lyric poetry in the English language. This comprehensive collection, curated by the editors, presents a selection of the most beloved, influential, and commonly studied poems from Shelley's six-volume Longman Annotated edition. Each poem is accompanied by detailed annotations, explanations, and contextualization, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the text and its interpretation. Additionally, the volume includes a comprehensive list of abbreviations, an inclusive bibliography of relevant materials related to Shelley's poetry, and an extensive chronology of his life and works. Headnotes and footnotes offer valuable personal, literary, historical, and scientific insights, enhancing the reader's appreciation of Shelley's intricate and allusive verse. Whether used as a resource for students, in classroom settings, or by those embarking on their exploration of Shelley's poetry, this anthology offers a wealth of commentary and annotation that will be of immense value to researchers and critics alike.

Weight: 1880g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780415746076