Shelley

Shelley: A Defense of Poetry is a critical essay written by Percy Bysshe Shelley, one of the most prominent poets of the Romantic era. The essay was originally published in 1821 and is considered to be one of Shelley's most important works of literary criticism.In this essay, Shelley argues that poetry is not simply a form of entertainment or a means of communication, but rather a fundamental aspect of human existence. He contends that poetry has the power to inspire and uplift the human spirit, and that it is an essential tool for promoting social and political change.Shelley also explores the nature of poetry itself, discussing its relationship to other forms of art and its ability to convey complex emotions and ideas. He argues that poetry is a form of language that transcends ordinary communication, allowing us to express and understand the deepest aspects of our humanity.Throughout the essay, Shelley draws on examples from ancient and modern literature to illustrate his points, and he engages with the work of other writers and thinkers, including Plato and Aristotle. He also addresses criticisms of poetry, such as the idea that it is too subjective or that it is irrelevant to practical concerns.Overall, Shelley: A Defense of Poetry is a passionate and persuasive argument for the importance of poetry in human life, and it remains a landmark work of literary criticism to this day.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.