In this episode, we’ll explore the key ideas in Percy Bysshe Shelley’s poem Ozymandias. We’ll discuss its central message—the fleeting nature of power and humanity’s insignificance compared to the vastness of nature and time. We’ll examine the arrogance of rulers, like Ramses II, and how their pride often leads to oppression. In contrast, we’ll consider how art, language, and literature outlast political authority. Finally, we’ll reflect on the poem’s timeless relevance, highlighting how its themes of power and impermanence continue to resonate across generations.

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