Publisher's Synopsis
The Revolt of Islam is a long narrative poem written by Percy Bysshe Shelley, one of the most prominent poets of the Romantic era. The poem tells the story of a young couple, Laon and Cythna, who are passionate about freedom and justice, and who lead a rebellion against a tyrannical ruler in a fictional Eastern land. The poem explores themes of love, freedom, oppression, and political revolution, and is heavily influenced by Shelley's own political and philosophical beliefs. The Revolt of Islam is written in Shelley's signature lyrical and imaginative style, with vivid descriptions of nature and human emotion. The poem is considered one of Shelley's major works, and has been praised for its beautiful language and its powerful message.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.
