Shelley at Oxford by Thomas Jefferson Hogg
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| Author | Hogg, Thomas Jefferson, 1792-1862 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Streatfeild, R. A. (Richard Alexander), 1866-1919 |
| LoC No. | 06009636 |
| Title | Shelley at Oxford |
| Note | Reading ease score: 48.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Shelley at Oxford" by Thomas Jefferson Hogg is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book offers a detailed and vivid portrayal of the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley during his time at Oxford University, focusing on his character, intellect, and eccentricities. Hogg, who was a contemporary and friend of Shelley, captures the essence of the poet’s youthful idealism and zeal for knowledge along with his often tumultuous nature and philosophical musings. The beginning of the narrative introduces the themes of expectation versus reality as Hogg reflects on his anticipation of university life leading to profound disappointment, particularly in the academic atmosphere at Oxford. As he settles into his new environment, he meets a unique and spirited freshman—Shelley himself—who engages him in spirited debates about literature and the sciences. The opening chapters vividly depict their burgeoning friendship, a blend of intellectual discourse and light-hearted banter, marked by Shelley's fiery enthusiasm for chemistry and philosophy, which captivates Hogg despite the poet's eccentricities and disheveled appearance. Through Hogg's eyes, readers get a glimpse of Shelley's innate genius and idiosyncratic charm, setting the stage for their explorations of both the external world and the depths of philosophical inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822 -- Homes and haunts -- England -- Oxford |
| Subject | Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822 -- Childhood and youth |
| Subject | University of Oxford -- Biography |
| Subject | Oxford (England) -- Intellectual life -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34525 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 86 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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