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LoC No.: 2010667805

Title: Ariel: ou, La vie de Shelley

Note: Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images
generously made available by Hathi Trust.)

Summary: "Ariel: ou, La vie de Shelley" by André Maurois is a biographical novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life of the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, focusing on his tumultuous experiences during his formative years, including his time at Eton and Oxford, as well as his relationships and philosophical beliefs. The narrative portrays Shelley as an idealistic and rebellious figure, grappling with the constraints of societal expectations and his own convictions. The opening of the book introduces the oppressive environment of Eton College under Dr. Keate, depicting the harsh discipline and social hierarchies that shaped its students. Percy Shelley stands out as a delicate yet passionate boy, resistant to the brutality of the school's traditions. His character is explored through his resistance to tyranny, intellectual interests in liberal philosophy, and early literary ambitions. As he faces bullying from his peers and the pressures from authority figures, the narrative sets the stage for his later struggles against societal norms and his developing ideology, marking the beginning of a profound journey of self-discovery and rebellion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Maurois, André, 1885-1967

EBook No.: 59781

Published: Jun 19, 2019

Downloads: 69

Language: French

Subject: Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822

Subject: Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 2010667805

Title: Ariel: ou, La vie de Shelley

Note: Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images
generously made available by Hathi Trust.)

Summary: "Ariel: ou, La vie de Shelley" by André Maurois is a biographical novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life of the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, focusing on his tumultuous experiences during his formative years, including his time at Eton and Oxford, as well as his relationships and philosophical beliefs. The narrative portrays Shelley as an idealistic and rebellious figure, grappling with the constraints of societal expectations and his own convictions. The opening of the book introduces the oppressive environment of Eton College under Dr. Keate, depicting the harsh discipline and social hierarchies that shaped its students. Percy Shelley stands out as a delicate yet passionate boy, resistant to the brutality of the school's traditions. His character is explored through his resistance to tyranny, intellectual interests in liberal philosophy, and early literary ambitions. As he faces bullying from his peers and the pressures from authority figures, the narrative sets the stage for his later struggles against societal norms and his developing ideology, marking the beginning of a profound journey of self-discovery and rebellion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Maurois, André, 1885-1967

EBook No.: 59781

Published: Jun 19, 2019

Downloads: 69

Language: French

Subject: Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822

Subject: Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.