Romantics Shelley Flashcards
What wave was Shelley apart of?
The second wave of the romantic movement
What two ways did Shelley exemplify English Romanticism?
extremes of joyous ecstasy, and brooding despair
How did Shelley exemplify the Romantics major themes?
in the way he lived his life and through his writing
Who was Shelleys first love interest?
Harriet
Who did Shelley later marry?
Mary Wallstonecraft
From a young age what did Shelleys name evoke?
The strongest vehemence (grateful) and warmth praise
What was Shelley passionate for?
The search for personal love and social justice was gradually from over action to his poems
How did shelley die?
Legendary drowning
What did shelley choose to write about and explore in him poems?
focused his appreciation on aesthetic beauty and personal catharsis, as a second wave Romantic poet, rather than the Religious sublime.
What was Shelley renowned for?
Shelley was renowned for his passionate verses; the lyrical freedom of the sonnet perfectly suits his visionary style
