{"product_id":"george-leahy-vincent-prometheus-unbound-a-lyrical-drama-in-four-acts-with-other-poems-classic-reprint-9781440032189","title":"Prometheus Unbound a Lyrical Drama, in Four Acts: With Other Poems (Classic Reprint)","description":"\u003ci\u003ePrometheus Unbound: A Lyrical Drama in Four Acts\u003c\/i\u003e is written by Percy Bysshe Shelley, who is considered one of the English language's greatest lyrical poets, with W.B. Yeats referring to this work as \"among the sacred books of the world.\" Considered a closet drama, that is one that was never intended to be presented on stage, \u003ci\u003ePrometheus Unbound\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the best known works of this prolific and heralded poet and author.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrometheus Unbound\u003c\/i\u003e is a retelling of the Greek classic \u003ci\u003ePromethia\u003c\/i\u003e, a story told over three plays by tragedian Aeschylus. It is the tale of Prometheus, a Greek titan who faces suffering and torment at the hands of Zeus for having given fire to humans. As the title suggests, Shelley's work deals with Prometheus' release from Zeus' imprisonment and subsequent life afterwards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe language contained within this work is simply beautiful. It quickly becomes clear to the reader why this is considered to be perhaps the greatest work by one of the great Romantic poets. The images created by Shelley's words leap off the page and into the mind of the reader. As with most epic poems, \u003ci\u003ePrometheus Unbound\u003c\/i\u003e is no simple read. This is not a text for those unprepared for study and analysis. The morality of the play remains in question to this day, with critics divided on Shelley's ultimate lesson.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA true classic, \u003ci\u003ePrometheus Unbound\u003c\/i\u003e is a tour-de-force by one of the masters of the language. For those that enjoy epic poetry, there are few works as worthy of your attention and analysis. Highly recommended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTags: prometheus unbound earth heaven spirit light scene act air sweet sea thro deep world voice wind till night oer day\u003cbr\u003eCategory: Drama - General\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisit Forgotten Books at: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.forgottenbooks.org\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.forgottenbooks.org\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ci\u003ePrometheus Unbound: A Lyrical Drama in Four Acts\u003c\/i\u003e is written by Percy Bysshe Shelley, who is considered one of the English language's greatest lyrical poets, with W.B. Yeats referring to this work as \"among the sacred books of the world.\" Considered a closet drama, that is one that was never intended to be presented on stage, \u003ci\u003ePrometheus Unbound\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the best known works of this prolific and heralded poet and author.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrometheus Unbound\u003c\/i\u003e is a retelling of the Greek classic \u003ci\u003ePromethia\u003c\/i\u003e, a story told over three plays by tragedian Aeschylus. It is the tale of Prometheus, a Greek titan who faces suffering and torment at the hands of Zeus for having given fire to humans. As the title suggests, Shelley's work deals with Prometheus' release from Zeus' imprisonment and subsequent life afterwards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe language contained within this work is simply beautiful. It quickly becomes clear to the reader why this is considered to be perhaps the greatest work by one of the great Romantic poets. The images created by Shelley's words leap off the page and into the mind of the reader. As with most epic poems, \u003ci\u003ePrometheus Unbound\u003c\/i\u003e is no simple read. This is not a text for those unprepared for study and analysis. The morality of the play remains in question to this day, with critics divided on Shelley's ultimate lesson.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA true classic, \u003ci\u003ePrometheus Unbound\u003c\/i\u003e is a tour-de-force by one of the masters of the language. For those that enjoy epic poetry, there are few works as worthy of your attention and analysis. Highly recommended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTags: prometheus unbound earth heaven spirit light scene act air sweet sea thro deep world voice wind till night oer day\u003cbr\u003eCategory: Drama - General\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisit Forgotten Books at: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.forgottenbooks.org\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.forgottenbooks.org\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Forgotten Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53857769292118,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/5829\/5382\/files\/product_image_9781440032189_1.jpg?v=1781846941","url":"https:\/\/www.momoxbooks.com\/products\/george-leahy-vincent-prometheus-unbound-a-lyrical-drama-in-four-acts-with-other-poems-classic-reprint-9781440032189","provider":"momoxbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}