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Shelley and his world

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Penguin, 1992 - Literary Criticism - 130 pages
Shelley and His World was universally acclaimed on publication as an ideal introduction to the poet's life and work. This much-requested reissue is guaranteed to delight Claire Tomalin's loyal readership.'A vivid, amusing yet heartbreaking picture of Shelley emerges: poetry, politics, travel, friendships, love-affairs, scandals, mysteries, children, visions - all gracefully combined' London Review of Books

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User Review  - Courtney Johnston - Goodreads

Shelley makes me feel queasy. Part of me admires him for having the courage of his convictions (if you look at his relationships with women through the lens of 'sexual politics', for example, his ... Read full review

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User Review  - Alison Spurrier - Goodreads

An amazing read about a truly charismatic individual. Beautifully written. I always enjoy Claire Tomalin, she writes it as if she were there. Wonderful. Read full review

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