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Percy Shelley / Holl / 1819
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Percy Shelley / Holl / 1819
PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY English romantic poet
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1792 1819 1822 Bysshe Holl Percy Romantic Shelley
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This evocative portrait captures the enigmatic and passionate figure of Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822), one of the most influential English Romantic poets. The image, taken in 1819, shows Shelley in his late twenties, with a serious yet introspective expression that belies the radical ideas and revolutionary spirit that defined his literary career. Born into a wealthy family, Shelley rebelled against the constraints of his privileged upbringing, seeking instead to challenge societal norms and explore the depths of human emotion and the natural world. He eloped with the famous poet and writer Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley in 1814, and the couple spent the rest of their lives together, producing some of the most enduring works of Romantic literature, including "Prometheus Unbound," "The Revolt of Islam," and "Adonais." Despite his literary achievements, Shelley's unconventional lifestyle and political beliefs made him a controversial figure in his time. He was expelled from Oxford University for writing a pamphlet advocating for reform, and his association with radical political groups led to his exile from England in 1816. Shelley and his circle, which included Lord Byron and Leigh Hunt, spent several years traveling in Europe, where they continued to write and publish their works. This portrait, taken by an unknown photographer in 1819, captures Shelley at a pivotal moment in his life, as he continued to push the boundaries of literary expression and challenge the status quo. The image serves as a reminder of the enduring power of Shelley's words and the impact he had on the literary world, even in the face of societal opposition and personal hardship.
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