Percy bysshe shelley brief biography of mahatma

Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822) – English Romantic poet

Shelley was an influential English romantic poet, famous for his lyrical poetry and idealistic radical political thought. Shelley was also generous in his support and encouragement of fellow poets; he was a key figure in the development of English romantic poetry.

“Till the Future dares
Forget the Past, his fate and fame shall be
An echo and a light unto eternity!”

Percy Bysshe Shelley – Adonais (1821)

Short Bio of Shelley

Shelley was born into a minor aristocratic family.

His father, Sir Timothy Shelley, was a Whig Member of Parliament. For schooling, Shelley was sent to Syon House and later Eton College. At an early age, Shelley developed unorthodox views and attitudes, which often caused him to be bullied by classmates.

His unhappy life in school institutions caused him to withdraw into reading and made him even more independently minded.

Shelley at Oxford and Views on Religion

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