Adonais (eBook)

Percy Bysshe Shelley (Autor)

William Michael Rossetti (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
126 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654750535-8 (EAN)

Infos

Percy Bysshe Shelley's 'Adonais' is a powerful and poignant elegy written in the style of an epic poem. Published in 1821, this work pays homage to Shelley's close friend and fellow poet John Keats, who had recently passed away. The poem explores themes of grief, mortality, and the fleeting nature of life, while also celebrating Keats's poetic genius and the enduring legacy of his work. Shelley's elegant and lyrical writing style captures the emotional intensity of his mourning and showcases his deep admiration for Keats. 'Adonais' is a significant piece of Romantic literature, reflecting the era's fascination with death and nature, and further solidifying Shelley's reputation as a master poet of his time. It stands as a timeless tribute to a fallen comrade and a testament to the power of poetry to immortalize the human experience.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 12.8.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Lyrik / Gedichte
• Schlagworte: 1795-1821 • British Romanticism • criticism and interpretation • Elegy • English literature • Greek Mythology • John • Keats • Keats friendship • literary homage • Mourning • poetic symbolism • Poetry • Regency era • Romantic poetry • tragic loss