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PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY The Shelley Memorial (1854) Christchurch Priory Church, Hampshire, England. This sculpture by Henry Weekes, shows Mary Shelley grieving Date: 1792 - 1822
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1792 1822 1854 Bysshe Christchurch Grieving Hampshire Memorials Monuments Percy Priory Romantic Shelley Weekes Wollstonecraft
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This evocative photograph captures the timeless beauty and melancholy of the Shelley Memorial, located within the hallowed grounds of Christchurch Priory Church in Hampshire, England. Dedicated to the memory of the renowned Romantic poet, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and his wife, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, the sculpture was created by the skilled hand of Henry Weekes in 1854. Percy Bysshe Shelley, born in 1792, was a revolutionary poet and philosopher whose works, such as "Queen Mab," "Adonais," and "Ode to the West Wind," continue to captivate readers with their profound exploration of love, death, and the human condition. Tragically, Shelley's life was cut short when he drowned at the age of 29, leaving behind a grieving wife and two young children. Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, the author of the classic novel "Frankenstein," is depicted in the sculpture in a state of deep sorrow, her hands clasped in prayer or despair. The image of Mary Shelley grieving for her lost husband is a poignant reminder of the enduring love they shared and the profound impact their lives had on literature and culture. The Shelley Memorial stands as a testament to their enduring legacy and the power of love and loss to inspire great art. The sculpture's intricate details, from the delicate folds of Mary Shelley's dress to the lifelike expression on her face, bring the story of this remarkable couple to life, transporting us back in time to the romantic era and the world of Percy Bysshe Shelley and Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley.
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