Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822) was an extraordinary poet, playwright and essayist, revolutionary both in his ideas and in his artistic theory and practice. This 2006 collection of original essays by an international group of specialists is a comprehensive survey of the life, works and times of this radical Romantic writer. Three sections cover Shelley's life and posthumous reception; the basics of his poetry, prose and drama; and his immersion in the currents of philosophical and political thinking and practice. As well as providing a wide-ranging look at the state of existing scholarship, the Companion develops and enriches our understanding of Shelley. Significant new contributions include fresh assessments of Shelley's narratives, his view of philosophy, and his role in emerging views about ecology. With its chronology and guide to further reading, this lively and accessible Companion is an invaluable guide for students and scholars of Shelley and of Romanticism.
Chronology Theresa Kelley; Introduction Timothy Morton; Part I. Lives and Afterlives: 1. Life and biographies Theresa Kelley; 2. Receptions Timothy Morton; Part II. Works: 3. The lyricist Karen Weisman; 4. The dramatist Jeffrey Cox; 5. The storyteller John Patrick Donovan; 6. The translator Jeffrey C. Robinson; 7. The political poet William Keach; Part III. Ideas, Beliefs, Affiliations: 8. Language and form Jerrold Hogle; 9. Literature and philosophy Paul Hamilton; 10. Nature and culture Timothy Morton; 11. Further reading.
