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Book SynopsisA biography of one of England's greatest poets, uncovering his radical, political influence.
Trade Review'Humankind needed Shelley back then, and this book reminds us of how much we need him now. It is an honest look at a truly revolutionary life' -- Benjamin Zephaniah
'I love reading. I'm about to start Percy Bysshe Shelley: Poet and Revolutionary by Jacqueline Mulhallen' -- Jeremy Corbyn
'A compelling and eye-opening study. Reminds us of Shelley's robust socio-political vision, that remains as relevant and vital for our own volatile times' -- Stephen C. Behrendt; George Holmes Distinguished Professor of English, University of Nebraska
'Fresh, clear and compelling, this is the best compact account of Percy Bysshe Shelley's revolutionary life currently available' -- Nicholas Roe, Professor of English Literature at the University of St Andrews
'Highly readable, this is an absorbing study of Shelley's life, thought, and writing. Jacqueline Mulhallen has written a valuable book' -- Michael O’Neill, Professor of English, Durham University
'A fresh and impassioned account of the significance of Shelley's radical life and writings. A fine and highly readable achievement' -- Michael Rossington, Professor of Romantic Literature, Newcastle University
'An excellent biographical account of Shelley's political radicalism ... that brings a contemporary radical sensibility into bracing conjunction with nineteenth-century history' -- Philip Connell, Romantic Circles
'Lively, well-paced and highly readable ... packed with fascinating insights into Shelley's times' -- Counterfire
'Enjoyable' -- Peace News
'Illuminating ... [a] stimulating introduction to Shelley's life and radical politics' -- Romantic Circles
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements
Prologue
1. Shelley’s Family Background and Education: 1792-1811
2. The Lake District, Ireland and Devon: 1811-13
3. Tremadog, Queen Mab and the ‘Hermit of Marlow’: 1813-18
4. Italy and Shelley’s Annus Mirabilis: 1818-19
5. Satire and Drama: 1819-22
Notes
Index
