Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792–1822) was one of the major English Romantic poets, renowned for his lyrical beauty, radical political ideas, and imaginative power. Born into an aristocratic family in Sussex, England, Shelley was educated at Eton and Oxford, from which he was expelled for publishing a pamphlet titled The NecessityContinue Reading
A lyric poetry is a short poem, usually divided into stanzas and directly expressing in melodious language the thoughts, emotions and feelings of the poet himself. Originally, the Lyric meant a song which was to be sung in accompaniment with a Lyre or Harp. The original sense of the lyricContinue Reading
In the poem ‘To a Skylark’ Shelley addresses a skylark that soars up at a great height and sings so sweetly that the world is enchanted and bewitched by its sweetness. The skylark symbolizes many things. The skylark is Shelley’s greatest natural metaphor for pure poetic expression, the “harmonious madness”Continue Reading
The central thematic concerns of Shelley’s poetry are largely the same themes that defined Romanticism, especially among the younger English poets of Shelley’s era: beauty, the passions, nature, political liberty, creativity, and the sanctity of the imagination. What makes Shelley’s treatment of these themes unique is his philosophical relationship toContinue Reading
Percy Bysshe Shelley was an English Romantic poet who rebelled against conservative politics and values. He drew no essential distinction between poetry and politics, and his work reflected the radical ideas and revolutionary optimism of the era. In spite of the failure of the French Revolution, unlike Wordsworth or Coleridge,Continue Reading
“Ode to the West Wind” is a fine example of Shelley’s mytho-poetic imagination at work. The west wind is a spirit, as is the skylark. It possesses great powers and for this very reason Shelley can pray to it for what he feels he is deeply in need of. ShelleyContinue Reading
Candida, a comedy by playwright George Bernard Shaw, was written in 1894 and first published in 1898, as part of his Plays Pleasant. The play’s title is named after the central female character of a middle-aged housewife. The naming indicates Candida’s singular importance in the play and since Shaw, in aContinue Reading
Shaw’s ‘problem play’, Candida, deals with ‘The Woman Question’ in so far as it is a play about the issue of freedom of a domestic woman who is at the centre of the dramatic discourse. Candida is a very beautiful and seductive woman. She can charm men and usually gets what sheContinue Reading
Candida, written by George Bernard Shaw in 1894, is a domestic comedy that explores themes of love, marriage, and the dynamics of power within relationships. The play is part of Shaw’s “Plays Pleasant” collection and stands out for its intellectual dialogue and subtle social commentary. The story centers around Candida,Continue Reading
George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950) was an Irish playwright, critic, and polemicist known for his wit, sharp social commentary, and significant contributions to modern drama. Born in Dublin, Shaw moved to London in 1876, where he initially struggled as a writer. He gained recognition through his critical essays, particularly in music,Continue Reading
