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1877 Shelley: A Critical Biography Antique Percy Bysshe Shelley Poetry Book

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1877 Shelley: A Critical Biography Antique Percy Bysshe Shelley Poetry Book

Shelley - A Critical Biography
By George Barnett Smith
Published by David Douglas: Edinburgh 1877 1st Edition

"Shelley - A Critical Biography by George Barnett Smith, published by David Douglas in Edinburgh in 1877, presents one of the earliest comprehensive critical studies of the life and poetry of Percy Bysshe Shelley. Smith approaches the Romantic poet's turbulent existence with both sympathy and measured objectivity, weaving together personal history, literary development, and moral reflection. Drawing on correspondence, published works, and contemporary accounts, he explores Shelley's radical political ideals, atheism, and unconventional personal relationships, while also acknowledging the sensitivity and imaginative brilliance that defined his verse.

The book offers both biographical narrative and critical commentary, positioning Shelley as a poet of idealism and rebellion whose visionary intellect was ahead of his time. Smith writes in a polished Victorian style, balancing moral judgment with a genuine appreciation of Shelley's genius and lyrical beauty. This volume would appeal to collectors of early literary biography, admirers of the Romantic poets, and readers interested in nineteenth-century critical responses to Shelley's life and legacy."

Minor wear to cover as shown. Ex library with inobtrusive markings as shown. No inscriptions. Pages are clean and crisp with a subtle aged patina. Inside rear hinge split but cover strong and structural integrity of book is sound. A very nice copy. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.

Size 18cm x 13cm x 2cm

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Condition: Good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Ex-Library"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Minor wear to cover as shown. Ex library with inobtrusive markings as shown. No inscriptions. Pages are clean and crisp with a subtle aged patina. Inside rear hinge split but cover strong and structural integrity of book is sound. A very nice copy. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.
Language: English
Author: George Barnett Smith
Publisher: David Douglas: Edinburgh
Year Printed: 1877
Sub-subject: Poetry