Publisher's Synopsis
The Mask of Anarchy is a political poem written by Percy Bysshe Shelley in response to the Peterloo Massacre, which took place in Manchester, England in 1819. The poem is a call to arms for the working class, urging them to rise up against their oppressors and fight for their rights. Shelley uses vivid imagery and powerful language to paint a picture of a society in chaos, where the ruling class holds all the power and the common people are left to suffer. He calls for a peaceful revolution, urging his readers to reject violence and instead rely on the power of their collective voice to effect change. The Mask of Anarchy is a powerful and influential work of political poetry that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
