EPISODE · Jul 26, 2025 · 31 MIN
02 - In Defense of Harriet Shelley by Mark Twain
from In Defense of Harriet Shelley · host Mark Twain
Join us as Mark Twain brilliantly unveils the less-flattering side of Percy Shelley, contradicting Edward Dowdens portrayal in Life of Shelley. Amidst acknowledging Shelleys noble and beautiful life marred by an indelible blot, Twain delves into how Shelleys questionable marital conduct might have led to his wife Harriets tragic suicide. Introduction by John Greenman.
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Join us as Mark Twain brilliantly unveils the less-flattering side of Percy Shelley, contradicting Edward Dowdens portrayal in Life of Shelley. Amidst acknowledging Shelleys noble and beautiful life marred by an indelible blot, Twain delves into how Shelleys questionable marital conduct might have led to his wife Harriets tragic suicide. Introduction by John Greenman.
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