Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792–1822) was a radical and visionary English poet, renowned for his lyrical beauty and his exploration of political and philosophical themes. Born into a wealthy aristocratic family, Shelley was educated at Eton and Oxford, where his rebellious nature began to emerge. Expelled from Oxford for his atheistic views, he spent much of his short life in exile, living in Italy and travelling throughout Europe.
Percy Bysshe Shelley
