{ "item_title" : "The Radicalism of Shelley and Its Sources", "item_author" : [" Daniel J. MacDonald "], "item_description" : " is a scholarly dissertation written in the early 20th century. This work ex plores the development of the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley's radical religious and political views, delving into the various influences that shaped his char acter and creative output. The study aims to provide a comprehensive un derstanding of these influences and how they manifest in Shelley's poetry. The opening of the dissertation provides an insightful introduction to the perplexing nature of Shelley's radicalism. MacDonald begins by addressing the wide range of opinions surrounding Shelley, from those who view him as an angelic figure to those who regard him as deeply flawed. He then de fines radicalism and discusses its positive and negative connotations, argu ing that radicalism has historically been a driving force for social progress. The section emphasizes that understanding Shelley's radicalism is essential for appreciating his work, as it stems from the societal discontent he experi enced throughout his life, particularly during his formative years at school and university.The intensity of one's radicalism depends on the extent to which the in stitutions of a country cause one suffering and disappointment. Shelley says in Julian and Maddalo: Most wretched menAre cradled into poetry bywrong, Theylearninsuffer ing what they teach in song. A description of Shelley's radicalism then must take account of all the cir cumstances that tended to make him dissatisfied with existing institutions. Some of these circumstances may seem trifling, but then it must be remem bered that events which appear insignificant sometimes have far-reaching effects. Pascal remarked once that the whole aspect of the world would be different if Cleopatra's nose hadbeenalittleshorter. ThehistoryofShelley's life is a series of incidents which tended to make him radical. Heneverhada chance to be anything else. No sooner wouldhebebroughtincontactwith conservative influences than something would happen to push him again on the high road of revolt. ", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/825/620/9798256202880_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "25.00", "online_price" : "25.00", "our_price" : "25.00", "club_price" : "25.00", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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