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The Masque of Anarchy

Percy Bysshe Shelley
eng. The Masque of Anarchy · 1819
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Main Ideas

Main Ideas

  • Critique of tyranny and injustice embodied in the figure of Anarchy.
  • Call for nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience.
  • The idea of the moral superiority of love and justice over violence and oppression.
  • Belief in the power of the people and their ability to change society.
  • Condemnation of political corruption and abuse of power.
  • Poetic expression of hope for a brighter future and social change.
The Masque of Anarchy
Date of publication: 17 October 2024
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Author: 
Percy Bysshe Shelley
Original title: eng. The Masque of Anarchy · 1819
Genre: Poetry
Content: 
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