Hellas a Lyrical Drama Reprinted From the Original Edition of 1822. Edited by Thomas J. Wise

<p><i>Hellas a Lyrical Drama</i> by Percy Bysshe Shelley is a dramatic poem written in response to the Greek War of Independence (1821-1829). Published in 1822 it blends lyrical verse with dramatic elements to explore themes of freedom tyranny and the struggle for liberation. This edition reprinted from the original 1822 publication and edited by Thomas J. Wise offers readers a carefully preserved version of Shelley's work.</p> <p>Shelley's engagement with the Greek cause infuses the poem with a sense of urgency and idealism. The lyrical passages capture the emotional intensity of the historical events while the dramatic structure allows for a nuanced exploration of the political and philosophical dimensions of the conflict. This edition serves as both a historical artifact and a testament to Shelley's enduring influence on Romantic literature and political thought.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>