Shelley and the Marriage Question

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Todhunter, John, 1839-1916

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Shelley and the Marriage Question" by John Todhunter is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. This book examines the complexities and societal implications surrounding the institution of marriage, particularly through the lens of the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley's ideals. Todhunter critiques conventional marriage and explores the evolving perception of love and companionship during a transformative period in social thought. In this thought-provoking analysis, Todhunter discusses Shelley's radical views on marriage, freedom, and love, painting the poet as a precursor to modern notions of individual rights and relationships. He articulates Shelley's belief that traditional marriage can hinder true love and advocates for a more liberated and authentic expression of affection between individuals. Throughout the text, Todhunter highlights the discontent of women with their roles in society and marriage, emphasizing the need for reform in legal and social constructs surrounding romantic partnerships. He presents a call for greater understanding and respect for both genders in the pursuit of ideal love, intertwining philosophical debate with contemporary social issues of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/toronto)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-10-16