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Percy Bysshe Shelley

An English Romantic poet representing revolutionary ideals and poetic inspiration.

From "Winds Of Doctrine: Studies in Contemporary Opinion" by Santayana, George

Core Belief

"Love, liberty, and equality are the highest ideals, and that poetry can be a powerful force for social change. He emphasizes the importance of imagination and emotion in understanding the world."

Worldview

The world is a place of suffering and injustice, but it can be transformed through the power of love and imagination. He emphasizes the importance of striving for a better future.

Personality

Passionate, idealistic, and rebellious. He is portrayed as someone who is deeply committed to social justice and individual freedom, and who expresses his ideals through soaring poetry.

Discussions with Percy Bysshe Shelley

I've been rejected by every literary magazine and agent I've submitted to. My MFA workshop loved my work, but the "real world" doesn't seem to care. I've started building a small community of other struggling writers—we meet weekly, share work, encourage each other. Some of my friends say I'm wasting my time with "losers who will never make it" instead of networking with successful people. But these are my people. We understand each other. We push each other. I feel more creative after our meetings than after any "networking event." Is my little community valuable, or am I hiding from rejection by surrounding myself with other rejects? How do I balance building genuine creative community with the practical need to connect with gatekeepers? — Salon of the Unsuccessful in Sacramento4 messages

Other Characters from Winds Of Doctrine: Studies in Contemporary Opinion

The Philosopher

Represents the author, Santayana, in his exploration of contemporary thought.

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