SHELLEY Flashcards
1
Q
What was shelleys family background like?
A
- Very wealthy
- In line to inherit his grandads role as an MP
2
Q
What happened to shelley in uni?
A
- Kicked out or writing a pamphlet about atheism
- This led to a fallout with his dad– disinherited him
3
Q
What was Shelleys love life like?
A
- Eloped with Harriet
- After 3 years he left her for Mary
- 1816– Harriet died in a lake (suicide)
4
Q
What were Shelleys views?
A
- He thought that the royals were liars and hypocrites
- Did not believe in Christianity– ONLY humanity and equality.
5
Q
how did shelley view reigon
A
he viewed organised religion as inextricably linked to social oppression
