The Complete Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley — Volume 1   By: Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822)

The Complete Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley — Volume 1 is a comprehensive collection of the renowned poet's early works. Shelley's eloquent and imaginative verse explores themes of love, nature, politics, and the human experience, showcasing his talent for creating vivid imagery and capturing complex emotions.

Readers will be captivated by Shelley's lyrical style and thought-provoking subject matter, which ranges from the beauty of the natural world to the struggles of the oppressed. The volume includes some of Shelley's most famous poems, such as "Ozymandias" and "To a Skylark," as well as lesser-known gems that showcase his versatility and depth as a poet.

Overall, The Complete Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley — Volume 1 is a must-read for fans of poetry and literature. Shelley's timeless words continue to resonate with readers today, making this collection a valuable addition to any bookshelf.

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This edition of his "Poetical Works" contains all Shelley's ascertained poems and fragments of verse that have hitherto appeared in print. In preparing the volume I have worked as far as possible on the principle of recognizing the editio princeps as the primary textual authority. I have not been content to reprint Mrs. Shelley's recension of 1839, or that of any subsequent editor of the "Poems". The present text is the result of a fresh collation of the early editions; and in every material instance of departure from the wording of those originals the rejected reading has been subjoined in a footnote. Again, wherever as in the case of "Julian and Maddalo" there has appeared to be good reason for superseding the authority of the editio princeps, the fact is announced, and the substituted exemplar indicated, in the Prefatory Note. in the case of a few pieces extant in two or more versions of debatable authority the alternative text or texts will be found at the [end] of the [relevant work]; but it may be said once for all that this does not pretend to be a variorum edition, in the proper sense of the term the textual apparatus does not claim to be exhaustive... Continue reading book >>