Publication of The Orphan Angel
Poet involved
What happened
In 1926 in New York City, Elinor Wylie published the novel 'The Orphan Angel,' a fantasy imagining Percy Bysshe Shelley's life in America. It reflected her lifelong admiration for the Romantic poet. The book was published by Alfred A. Knopf.
Literary impact
'The Orphan Angel' in New York embodied Elinor Wylie's deep Shelley veneration, blending biography with fiction to explore idealism, danger, and the American frontier. This work infused her themes of ecstasy, madness, and extremes with Romantic spirit, influencing the visionary quality of her later poetry. It demonstrated her erudition and ability to sustain complex narratives. (152 characters)
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