In Defense of Harriet Shelley
In Defense of Harriet Shelley
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Join us as Mark Twain brilliantly unveils the less-flattering side of Percy Shelley, contradicting Edward Dowdens portrayal in Life of Shelley. Amidst acknowledging Shelleys noble and beautiful life marred by an indelible blot, Twain delves into how Shelleys questionable marital conduct might have led to his wife Harriets tragic suicide. Introduction by John Greenman.
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Focuses on literary criticism, historical context, and character analysis with episodes exploring themes of romanticism and tragic outcomes in literature, exemplified through Mark Twain's perspective on Percy Shelley and his marital dilemmas.
Join us as Mark Twain brilliantly unveils the less-flattering side of Percy Shelley, contradicting Edward Dowdens portrayal in Life of Shelley. Amidst acknowledging Shelleys noble and beautiful life marred by an indelible blot, Twain delves into how Shelleys questionable marital conduct might have led to his wife Harriets tragic suicide. Introduction by John Greenman.
Join us as Mark Twain brilliantly unveils the less-flattering side of Percy Shelley, contradicting Edward Dowdens portrayal in Life of Shelley. Amidst acknowledging Shelleys noble and beautiful life marred by an indelible blot, Twain delves into how Shelleys questionable marital conduct might have led to his wife Harriets tragic suicide. Introduction by John Greenman.
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