The Major Works

Discover the profound beauty of Percy Bysshe Shelley’s literary genius in the comprehensive collection, Major Works, published by Oxford University Press in 2009. This meticulously edited edition showcases Shelley's poetry and prose, often drawn from original manuscripts. Spanning 880 pages, it includes his longer poems, from the enchanting Queen Mab to the powerful The Triumph of Life, alongside generous selections from Laon and Cythna. Additionally, readers will find a diverse array of his shorter poems and significant prose works, such as A Defence of Poetry. This collection is an essential addition for anyone looking to delve into the heart of Romantic literature and explore Shelley’s innovative contributions to poetry and thought.