John Addington Symonds

Percy Bysshe Shelley (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: libreka classics
• Seitenzahl: 184
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783742944122
• Artikelnr.: 55706080

Autorenporträt

John Addington Symonds (1840-1893) was a distinguished English poet, critic, and biographer, widely recognized for his erudition and scholarly contributions to the world of letters. Venturing deeply into the realm of Renaissance studies, Symonds became a seminal figure in the interpretation of the period, notably through his magnum opus 'The Renaissance in Italy.' His scholarly approach often intertwined with his poetic sensibilities, granting his works an eloquence that appealed to both academic and lay readers. Symonds demonstrated a profound affinity for the works of Percy Bysshe Shelley, which he eloquently captured in his biographical account 'Percy Bysshe Shelley' (1878). In it, Symonds not only chronicles Shelley's life and writings but also engages with the Romantic poet's radical ideas and visionary spirit. Symonds' literary style is characterized by its lucid exposition and empathetic engagement with the subjects of his study, positioning him as a biographer who sought to elucidate the human dimensions behind the literary figures he explored. His work continues to be a valuable resource for students and admirers of Shelley and the wider Romantic movement.