Masque of anarchy

About “Masque of anarchy”

The Masque of Anarchy is a political poem written by Percy Bysshe Shelley in 1819. It was composed in response to the Peterloo Massacre, an event in which peaceful protesters were attacked by soldiers. The poem calls for freedom and is considered one of the earliest expressions of nonviolent resistance. It reflects Shelley's opposition to oppression and his belief in the power of peaceful protest. The work remains an important piece of political literature from the early 19th century. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)