ISBN10: 0199558361, ISBN13: 9780199558360, [publisher: Oxford University Press] Hardcover
[DH, SE, Spain] [Publication Year: 2013]

ISBN10: 0199558361, ISBN13: 9780199558360, [publisher: Oxford Univ Pr] Hardcover 748 pages. 10.04x1.89x7.09 inches. In Stock.
[Exeter, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2013]

ISBN10: 0199558361, ISBN13: 9780199558360, [publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford] Hardcover Hardcover. The Oxford Handbook of Percy Bysshe Shelley takes stock of developments in the study of a major Romantic poet and prose writer, and seeks to advance Shelley studies in new directions. It consists of forty-two chapters written by an international cast of established and emerging scholar-critics. This Handbook is divided into five thematic sections: Biography and Relationships; Prose; Poetry; Cultures, Traditions, Influences, and Afterlives. Thefirst section reappraises Shelley's life and relationships, including those with his publishers through whom he sought to reach an audience for the 'Ashes and sparks' of his thought, and with women, creative collaboratorsas well as muse-figures. The second section gives his under-investigated prose works detailed attention, bringing multiple perspectives to bear on his conceptual positions, and demonstrating the range of his achievement in prose works from novels to political and poetic treatises. The third section explores Shelley's creativity and gift as a poet, emphasizing his capacity to excel in many different poetic genres. The fourth section looks at Shelley's response to past and present literarycultures, both English and international, and at his immersion in science, music, theatre, the visual arts, and travel. The fifth section concludes the volume by analyzing Shelley's literary ...
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ISBN10: 0199558361, ISBN13: 9780199558360, [publisher: Oxford University Press] Hardcover
[Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2013]

Oxford University Press 2013 hardcover Good Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Oxford University Press,. Hardback. 711pp. 42 essays providing an in-depth consideration of Shelley's life and work including his influences, and his posthumous reputation. Considers ethics, politics, atheism, relationship with women, sexuality, Italy; 12 essays on his poetry - style and development, his place in culture and tradition and their influences including the Bible, music, Milton, mythology, Italian literature, theatre, science, travel, the concept of evil etc; the final section has essays on Shelley criticism from his contemporaries to the present as well as chapters on editing his work, etc. Small scuff mark to dust jacket to the back else very clean, bright and neat. Near fine, bright copy in very good dust jacket . Hardback. Date: 2013. 2013. Oxford University Press, ISBN 0199558361 9780199558360 [GB]

ISBN10: 0199558361, ISBN13: 9780199558360, [publisher: Oxford University Press] Hardcover First Edition Dark blue hardback with gilt lettered spine, complete with original dustjacket. In new condition: firm and square with strong joints, no bumps, no rubs. Contents are crisp, tight and clean; no pen-marks. Thus a very nice copy that looks and feels unread, now offered for sale at a very reasonable price.
[Cheltenham, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2013]