HARRIET SHELLEY: FIVE LONG YEARS by Louise Shutz Boas offers an intimate and meticulously researched portrayal of Harriet Shelley’s life during the pivotal years that shaped the legacy of her famous husband, Percy Bysshe Shelley. Through a nuanced exploration of Harriet’s struggles, hopes, and resilience, Boas brings to light the often overlooked narrative of a woman caught in the shadow of literary greatness. This compelling biography enriches our understanding of the complex interplay between personal sacrifice and artistic genius, making it an essential read for anyone fascinated by Romantic literary history.
HARRIET SHELLEY: FIVE LONG YEARS by Louise Shutz Boas offers an intimate and meticulously researched portrayal of Harriet Shelley’s life during the pivotal years that shaped the legacy of her famous husband, Percy Bysshe Shelley. Through a nuanced exploration of Harriet’s struggles, hopes, and resilience, Boas brings to light the often overlooked narrative of a woman caught in the shadow of literary greatness. This compelling biography enriches our understanding of the complex interplay between personal sacrifice and artistic genius, making it an essential read for anyone fascinated by Romantic literary history.
London Oxford University Press 1962,harback first edition. dustjacket has been in protective mylar cover. Apart from foxed pages, the copy is in very good condition and free from internal/external markings
