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PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY English poets house on the Chelsea Embankment: it contained a private theatre, where his play, The Cenci, was performed
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1792 1822 Bysshe Chelsea Contained Embankment Facade Percy Performed Places Private Shelley Windows Cenci
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This evocative image captures the facade of the former residence of Percy Bysshe Shelley, the renowned English Romantic poet, located on the Chelsea Embankment in London. Built in 1792, this historic house held a significant place in Shelley's life as it contained a private theatre where he staged a performance of his controversial play, 'The Cenci,' in 1822. The play, based on the true story of a mother who avenges her daughter's rape by her father, was a daring departure from the social norms of the time and caused quite a stir. The photograph showcases the elegant exterior of the house, with its large bay windows overlooking the Thames, and the distinctive hat-shaped roof. The windows, now framed by lush greenery, offer a glimpse into the past, inviting us to imagine the intense debates and passionate discussions that once took place within those walls. The serene waters of the bay add to the tranquil atmosphere, providing a stark contrast to the dramatic events that unfolded within the private theatre. Shelley, a visionary poet and thinker, lived in this house with his wife, Mary Shelley, the author of 'Frankenstein,' from 1814 until 1816. During this period, he wrote some of his most famous works, including 'Adonais,' 'Hellas,' and 'Prometheus Unbound.' The Chelsea Embankment house remains an important part of English literary history, a testament to the creative spirit and daring ideas that once flourished within its walls.
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