1880 Rare Victorian Book - The Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley. Illustrated.
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(Description)
Author: Percy Bysshe Shelley
Title: The Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley
Publisher: London, George Routledge and Sons, no date (circa 1885).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5" X 5".
Pages: xxxi-603 pages + publisher's catalog.
Binding: Attractive and near fine original full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges are gilt.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing - as shown).
Illustrations: Nicely illustrated.
The book: Rare and attractive edition of The Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley, edited with an introductory memoir by William B. Scott. This beautifully bound and illustrated edition showcases the lyrical genius of Shelley, one of the major English Romantic poets. The book includes a comprehensive collection of Shelley's poetry, accompanied by detailed illustrations that complement and enhance the text.
The author: Percy Bysshe Shelley (4 August 1792 – 8 July 1822) was an English Romantic poet, widely regarded as one of the greatest lyric poets in the English language. Shelley's major works include "Ozymandias," "Ode to the West Wind," "To a Skylark," and "Prometheus Unbound." His poetry is known for its imaginative and often radical themes, as well as its exquisite lyrical quality.