Autor: Thomas Jefferson Hogg

Thomas Jefferson Hogg (1792–1862) was a notable English biographer and lawyer, well-remembered for his intimate association with the Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. Hogg attended University College, Oxford, alongside Shelley, where the seeds of a lifelong friendship were sown. It is this personal connection that lent authenticity and privileged insights to his most recognized literary work, „Shelley at Oxford“, which provides a vibrant account of the young Shelley“s intellect and character during their university years. This scholarly piece, despite facing criticism for occasional inaccuracies and its subjective narrative, stands as a vital source for understanding Shelley“s formative period. Hogg“s narrative style is often characterized by its lucidity and the delicate interweaving of personal anecdotes, which opens a window into the early nineteenth-century Oxford and the rebellious spirit of one of its most controversial students. While Hogg“s legal career was noteworthy, it is his contribution to literary scholarship through his intricate portrayal of Shelley“s Oxford life that has cemented his place among the annals of literary history. His biographical account continues to be of interest to scholars for its unique perspective on Shelley“s life and the early years of this essential figure of English Romanticism.