Ariel: ou, La vie de Shelley

Name: Ariel: ou, La vie de Shelley
Author: André Maurois

By André Maurois

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A narrative biography reconstructs the life of Percy Bysshe Shelley from his alienating school years through intellectual friendships, romantic entanglements, and artistic development. Using letters and memoirs arranged with novelistic shape, it follows his resistance to social conventions, close ties with Mary and her father Godwin, encounters with contemporaries such as Byron, and his evolving radical views on religion, politics, and love. The book emphasizes inner conflicts, creative growth, personal losses, and eventual emancipation, alternating anecdote, portrait, and reflective commentary.

About the Author

André Maurois

André Maurois was a French author and biographer, known for his engaging narratives and insightful character studies. His literary career spanned several genres, including historical fiction and biography. Maurois is particularly recognized for his novel "Ariel: A Shelley Romance," which explores the life and works of the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley through a fictional lens. His works often reflect a deep understanding of human emotions and relationships, making him a significant figure in 20th-century literature. In addition to his fiction, Maurois contributed to literary criticism and biography, enriching the understanding of various literary figures.