A Defence of Poetry and Other Essays
By Percy Bysshe Shelley
Length3h 8m
About this audiobook
'A Defence of Poetry and Other Essays' by Percy Bysshe Shelley is a collection of essays that explore the power of poetry, the role of the poet in society, and philosophical reflections on art, politics, and human nature. Shelley's eloquent arguments highlight the transformative and moral influence of poetry on individuals and civilization.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length3 hrs 8 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 1, 1840
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1On Love
6Chapter 1: On The Nature Of Virtue
2On A Future State
7Chapter 2
3On The Punishment Of Death
8Essay On The Literature, The Arts, And The Manners Of The Athenians
4Speculations On Metaphysics
9On The Symposium, Or Preface To The Banquet Of Plato
5Speculations On Morals
10A Defence Of Poetry
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