Ground your literary collection in the passionate ideals of high romanticism with this 1967 edition of Shelley Poetical Works, an essential textbook or display volume. Published by the Oxford University Press and meticulously edited by Thomas Hutchinson, this extensive hardcover anthology preserves the raw creative brilliance of Percy Bysshe Shelley.
- Size: 8.75" x 5.75" (Measurements are close but approximate)
- Decade: 1960s
- Style: Dark Academia / Romantic Poetry
- Condition: Good vintage condition; includes its original paper dust cover with minor edge wear from handling
- Extra notes: Spanning 918 pages, this single comprehensive volume compiles his historic text, textual notes, and lyrical dramas
As a central figure of the second wave of English Romantic poets, Percy Bysshe Shelley rejected convention to craft radical, visionary verses that examined political freedom, nature, and the human subconscious. The authoritative Oxford Standard Authors editions, produced throughout the mid-20th century, became the gold standard for scholars and collectors alike by pairing pristine typography with meticulous historical preservation. This striking blue volume serves as a beautiful cornerstone piece for a classic reading nook or a curated dark academia book stack.