The Mask of Anarchy
Narrated by Denis Daly
- Length
- 20 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Spoken Realms
In "The Mask of Anarchy," narrated by Denis Daly, Percy Bysshe Shelley responds to the tragic events of the Peterloo Massacre in 1819, where a peaceful demonstration in Manchester for electoral reform turned deadly. Shelley channels his outrage into a powerful call to action advocating for the oppressed, capturing the spirit of a pivotal moment in the fight for social justice. This audiobook reflects on the struggle for reform that eventually led to significant improvements for the working class in the 1830s.
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