Notes on Sculptures in Rome and Florence: Together with a Lucianic Fragment and a Criticism of Peacock's Poem Rhododaphne (1879)

Professor Percy Bysshe Shelley

Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 October 2008
Pages
64
ISBN
9781437028362

Notes on Sculptures in Rome and Florence: Together with a Lucianic Fragment and a Criticism of Peacock’s Poem Rhododaphne (1879)

Professor Percy Bysshe Shelley

""Notes On Sculptures In Rome And Florence"" is a collection of essays written by Percy Bysshe Shelley, one of the most influential poets of the Romantic era. The book contains his observations and reflections on the sculptures he encountered during his travels to Rome and Florence. In addition to his thoughts on the art, Shelley also includes a Lucianic fragment, a humorous work by the ancient Greek writer Lucian, and a critique of Thomas Love Peacock's poem ""Rhododaphne"". This book provides readers with a unique insight into Shelley's interests and intellectual pursuits beyond his poetry. Published in 1879, long after the author's death, ""Notes On Sculptures In Rome And Florence"" is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most important literary figures of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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