Prometheus Unbound

In "Prometheus Unbound," the line "When soul meets soul on lovers' lips" refers to a kiss, which Shelley sees as a physical sign of the spiritual meeting of two souls.

Prometheus Unbound is a Romantic poem both in its emphasis on creative passion and its thematic focus on love and nature. Written by Percy Bysshe Shelley, a key figure of the Romantic movement, the...

In the first act, Prometheus is punished by Jupiter for giving fire to humans, enduring eternal torment as an eagle eats his liver daily. This act introduces Prometheus's hatred for Jupiter and his...

The Byronic hero, named after Lord Byron, is a central Romantic figure characterized by noble but flawed traits, often opposing societal norms. In "Prometheus Unbound," Shelley reimagines Prometheus...

Prometheus likes humans so much because he has a strong love for humanity and sympathizes with them. In fact, he loves all living things, and he doesn't want to see them suffer—not even Jupiter, the...

The correct phrase is "Soul meets soul on lovers' lips." This uses the possessive form "lovers'" to indicate that the lips belong to the lovers, suggesting possession by more than one person....

Prometheus is a Titan from Greek mythology known for aiding humanity. He famously stole fire from the gods to give to humans and tricked Zeus to benefit mankind. As punishment for these acts, Zeus...