Shelley and the Chaos of History by Hugh Roberts

Shelley and the Chaos of History by Hugh Roberts

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Summary

This text explores the role of poetry in bringing about change, focusing on the writings of Percy Bysshe Shelley and examining his fascination with the role of contingency in physical and historical processes. Shelley developed an alternative approach to history incorporating sceptism and idealism.

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Shelley and the Chaos of History by Hugh Roberts

This text explores the role of poetry in bringing about change, focusing on the writings of Percy Bysshe Shelley and examining his fascination with the role of contingency in physical and historical processes. Shelley developed an alternative approach to history incorporating sceptism and idealism.

Hugh Roberts received his doctorate degree from McGill University and has published essays in numerous journals, including The Keats-Shelley Journal and Studies in Romanticism.

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ISBN 13 9780271016412
ISBN 10 0271016418
Title Shelley and the Chaos of History
Author Hugh Roberts
Series Literature And Philosophy
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Pennsylvania State University Press
Year published 1997-09-18
Number of pages 548
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