Literary Heritage: Ozymandias by Shelley
Published: 2011
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"Ozymandias" is a sonnet by Percy Bysshe Shelley, exploring themes of power, pride, and the inevitable decline of all leaders and empires. The poem describes a traveler who encounters the ruins of a colossal statue in a vast desert. The inscription on the pedestal reveals the reality of King Ozymandias's arrogance and hubris, as he boasts of his greatness. However, the surrounding desolation serves as a stark reminder of the transient nature of power and human achievement. Through vivid imagery and poignant irony, Shelley highlights the futility of seeking immortality through fame, emphasizing that time ultimately erodes all. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2011 by GCSEPod .