Hellas - Percy Bysshe Shelley - Bog

Hellas is a dramatic poem written by the renowned English poet, Percy Bysshe Shelley. The poem is a tribute to the struggle for Greek independence, which took place in the early 19th century. Shelley wrote the poem in 1821, at a time when Greece was still under Ottoman rule.The poem is divided into five acts, each of which represents a different stage in the Greek struggle for independence. The first act sets the scene, describing the beauty and grandeur of Greece, while the second act introduces the characters who will play a role in the poem.The third act is the most dramatic, as it depicts the Battle of Marathon, one of the most famous battles in Greek history. The fourth act is more philosophical in nature, as it explores the nature of freedom and the human spirit. The final act is a celebration of Greek independence, as the people of Greece are finally able to throw off the shackles of Ottoman rule.Throughout the poem, Shelley celebrates the bravery and heroism of the Greek people, and he presents them as a symbol of hope for oppressed people everywhere. The poem is also notable for its use of Greek mythology, which Shelley weaves into the narrative in a way that is both poetic and powerful.Overall, Hellas is a powerful and moving tribute to the Greek struggle for independence, and it remains one of Shelley's most enduring works.SATAN: Be as all things beneath the empyrean, Mine! Art thou eyeless like old Destiny, Thou mockery-king, crowned with a wreath of thorns? Whose sceptre is a reed, the broken reed Which pierces thee! whose throne a chair of scorn; For seest thou not beneath this crystal floor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.