Sister Rosa: A Ballad
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Sister Rosa is a narrative poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley, written in 1821. It is a tragic tale of love and loss, set in a dark and atmospheric landscape.Book Details
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Percy Bysshe Shelley
English
Shelley's work was not widely read in his lifetime outside a small circle of friends, poets and critics. Most of his poetry, drama and fiction was published in editions of 250 copies which generally s...
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