9781025666730 - the friend of shelley: a memoir of edward john trelawny von massingham, harold john (3 Ergebnisse)

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Friend of Shelley: A Memoir of Edward John Trelawny' is a comprehensive biographical study of one of the most enigmatic and adventurous figures of the Romantic era. Written by H. J. Massingham, this work explores the life of Edward John Trelawny, whose identity was inextricably linked with the lives and deaths of the poets Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lord Byron.Massingham delves into Trelawny's complex character-part adventurer, part novelist, and devoted friend-tracing his travels across the Mediterranean and his pivotal role in the circle of English expatriates living in Italy. The narrative provides a vivid account of the tragic events at Spezia, Trelawny's involvement in the Greek War of Independence, and his long life following the passing of his famous companions. By analyzing Trelawny's own writings and contemporary accounts, the author offers a nuanced perspective on the man who sought to memorialize the genius of Shelley. This memoir serves as both a compelling portrait of a singular individual and a valuable resource for understanding the social and literary dynamics of early 19th-century Romanticism.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…