1967 Shelley Poetrical Works, Hardcover Book. Percy Bysshe Shelley. Edited by Thomas Hutchinson. Oxford University Press. Measures about 8.75" by 5.75". 918 pages. Good condition. Has dust cover.
Delve into the revolutionary spirit of the Romantic era with this 1967 Oxford University Press edition of Percy Bysshe Shelley’s Poetical Works. Edited by the esteemed Thomas Hutchinson, this volume is part of the prestigious "Oxford Standard Authors" series, which became the gold standard for scholarly accuracy and comprehensive collections in the mid-20th century. Spanning 918 pages, it contains the full breadth of Shelley’s lyrical genius, from the soaring heights of Prometheus Unbound to his intimate, haunting shorter lyrics.
Measuring approximately 8.75 inches by 5.75 inches, this hardcover is a cornerstone for any serious collector of English literature. It remains in good vintage condition and is remarkably complete with its original dust jacket, which has protected the cloth binding for decades. As a scholarly edition, it includes essential notes and a refined layout designed for deep reading and study. This book is a quintessential choice for a "Dark Academia" library, offering a physical connection to the era of radical poets and deep intellectual inquiry. Whether you are a student of the Romantics or a bibliophile seeking a definitive Shelley for your shelf, this Oxford edition provides both historical weight and timeless poetic beauty.
This item is vintage, over 55 years old.
