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The Devil’s Walk is a satirical attack and criticism of the British government.  The poem was modelled on The Devil’s Thoughts (1799) by Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey.

In 1812 Shelley wished to protest against the actions of the British government and the harsh economic conditions in the country at the time. This poem appeared shortly after the food riots in Devon, where Shelley was living. Prices for grain were at their highest level in 1812, with severe shortages of food and prices being heavily inflated. In the work, Shelley attacks “a brainless King”, the “princely paunch” and “each brawny haunch” of the Prince Regent.  The members of both houses of Parliament and the Church are also blamed with scorn.

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Book Name: The Complete Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley pdf

Author Name Percy Bysshe Shelley

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