Hellas :
a lyrical drama /
by Percy Bysshe Shelley ; edited by Thomas J. Wise.
Description
- Language(s)
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English
- Published
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London : Published for the Shelley Society by Reeves and Turner, 1886.
- Edition
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Second edition.
- Summary
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The drama focuses on the Sultan, Mahmud, who controls the Turkish attacks on Greece. His sleep is restless and his mind worried by a recurring nightmare. He seeks help from the Wandering Jew, Ahasuerus, whom he believes has magic powers and can interpret his dream. During their conversation, Mahmud sinks more and more into despair as he, in spite of reports of Turkish victories, realizes that he has lost the war.
- Note
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Facsimiles of the original covers divide the poem from the later editorial matter.
Final 7 p. : The Shelley Society publications for 1886-7.
A reprint of the original edition published in 1822 with the author's prologue and notes by various hands.
"Of this book 250 copies have been printed."
"Reprinted from the original edition of 1822."
- Physical Description
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xi, [1], 60, [6], 7 p. ;
25 cm.
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