The Complete Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley — Volume 2

Gathered from the first years of his career, these poems reveal a young poet wrestling with love, duty, and the restless spirit of the English countryside. From the haunting night‑scapes of “Stanzas” to the tender address of “To Harriet,” Shelley blends vivid imagery with a restless yearning that foreshadows his later masterpieces. The verses pulse with the urgency of early adulthood, oscillating between hopeful passion and the shadows of doubt.

This Oxford edition presents the poems in their most reliable form, guided by meticulous textual notes that trace each piece’s original appearance and composition date. Readers will discover several works that have never before been printed, offering fresh glimpses into Shelley’s formative moments. The careful scholarship makes the collection both a pleasure to listen to and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the evolution of a Romantic visionary.