The article touches upon the literary views of P. B ․ Shelley, representative of the Romantic period, focusing on the ideology of "The Cenci" tragedy. The core issues of the tragedy are presented in the light of the reality of the XXI century.
Based on the analysis, the author concludes that the topics discussed in the tragedy are relevant in the XXI century, particularly focusing on the eternal struggle between the light and darkness, the destruction of family structures, and the vicious phenomenon of remaining indifferent towards the voice of a woman, within the context of falling victim to violence.