Mask Of Anarchy: Written On Occasion Of The Massacre At Manchester

The Mask of Anarchy is a political poem written by Percy Bysshe Shelley in response to the Peterloo Massacre that took place in Manchester, England in 1819. The poem is a call to arms for the working class, encouraging them to rise up against their oppressors and fight for their rights. The title refers to the idea that the ruling class wears a mask of authority and power, hiding their true intentions and motives from the people they govern. Shelley's poem is a passionate and powerful indictment of the British government and its treatment of the working class, and it remains a landmark work of political poetry to this day. The Mask of Anarchy is a must-read for anyone interested in political philosophy, social justice, and the history of the labor movement.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.