Shelley

Shelley: A Critical Biography is a book written by George Barnett Smith in 1877. The book is a comprehensive biography of the life and works of the English poet, Percy Bysshe Shelley. The author provides a detailed account of Shelley's life, from his childhood to his untimely death at the age of 29. The book covers Shelley's literary career, including his poetry, prose, and plays, and also explores his political and philosophical beliefs. The author examines Shelley's relationships with his family, friends, and lovers, including his tumultuous marriage to Mary Shelley. The book is a critical analysis of Shelley's work, examining his themes, style, and influence on other writers. Smith's biography is considered one of the most important works on Shelley and has been widely studied by scholars and enthusiasts of English literature.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.