Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Scientist Victor Frankenstein learns how to create life, but his discovery goes quickly awry when he creates a monster larger and stronger than an ordinary man. As the monster uses its power to destroy everything Victor loves, the young scientist is forced to embark on a treacherous journey to end the monster's existence. It's an epic, enthralling tale of horror from a master of suspense.

Mary Shelley's Matilda—suppressed for more than a century—tells the story of a woman alienated from society by the incestuous passion of her father.

A futuristic story of tragic love and of the gradual extermination of the human race by plague, The Last Man is Mary Shelley's most important novel after Frankenstein. With intriguing portraits of Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lord Byron, the novel offers a vision of the future that expresses a reaction against Romanticism, and demonstrates the failure of the imagination and of art to redeem the doomed characters.

This is a previously-published edition of ISBN 9780451523631.A scientist oversteps the bounds of conscience and brings to life a tortured creation. A young adventurer succumbs to the night world of a diabolic count. A man of medicine explores his darker side only to fall prey to it. They are legendary tales that have held readers spellbound for more than a century. The titles alone -- Frankenstein, Dracula, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde -- have become part of a universal language that serves to put a monster's face on the good-and-evil duality of our very human nature. And the authors -- Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, and Robert Louis Stevenson -- equally mythic, are still possessed of as inventive and subversive power that can shake a reader to this day with something far more profound than fear. They gave root to the modern horror novel, and like the creatures they invented, they've achieved immortality.

This vibrant collection contains all five of Mary Shelley's supernatural stories, and sheds much needed light on an author often credited with writing the first science fiction novel. Here you will find the secrets of eternal youth, souls that exchange bodies, and ancient Englishmen and Romans newly thawed out of ice. In addition to several stories by Mary Shelley, this volume also features a brand new story by renowned science fiction author Michael Bishop, which serves as a narrative introduction for this collection. Mary Shelley's considerable reputation rests squarely on the shoulders of her one great novel - Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus, published anonymously in 1818 and revised under her own byline in 1831. Her powerful tale of blasphemous creation is perhaps more familiar to modern readers through its many film adaptations as it is from the book itself. From Boris Karloff's electrifying performance as Frankenstein to Kenneth Branaugh's latest directorial rendering, the story has received numerous interpretations which have renewed interest in the book time and time again. However, Shelley's other works have not fared as well as Frankenstein. She wrote just a handful of novels, of which only The Last Man (1826) has remained sporadically in print. A precursor to such disaster novels as George R. Stewart's Earth Abides and Richard Jeffries' After London, The Last Man follows its protagonist Lionel Verney through a distant future world which has been depopulated by plague. The shorter works of Mary Shelley have remained difficult to find. During her lifetime, she published just over two-dozen stories, only three of which were of interest to readers of science fiction and fantasy. In addition to these three supernaturally-themed stories, two additional stories were published after Shelley's death. "Roger Dodsworth: The Reanimated Englishman," was printed in a volume of reminisces by a magazine editor who had commissioned the story thirty years earlier. "Valerius: The Reanimated Roman," a story in a similar vein to "Roger Dodsworth," remained unpublished until 1976, when both stories were discovered by Charles E. Robinson, a Shelley scholar and professor of English at the University of Delaware.Contents"The Unexpected Visit of a Reanimated Englishwoman": Introduction by Michael Bishop"The Mortal Immortal: A Tale""Transformation""Roger Dodsworth: The Reanimated Englishman""The Dream""Valerius: The Reanimated Roman"

Frankestein by M. Shelley. Worldwide literature classic, among top 100 literary novels of all time. A must read for everybody.In the 1980s, < L >Italo Calvino< /L > (the most-translated contemporary Italian writer at the time of his death) said in his essay "Why Read the Classics?" that "a classic is a book that has never finished saying what it has to say", without any doubt this book can be considered a Classic This book is also a Bestseller because as Steinberg "a bestseller as a book for which demand, within a short time of that book's initial publication, vastly exceeds what is then considered to be big sales"

Surely never such had existed before—a misshapen dwarf, with squinting eyes, distorted features, and a body deformed, till it became a horror to behold. Having squandered his wealth, the feckless Guido returns home to claim the hand of the celestial Juliet, but finds himself censured by her father. Petulant at his chastisement, his Byronic temperament gets the better of him, and he is punished with banishment. Plotting his revenge, he witnesses a mighty tempest, and from the raging sea emerges a strange figure. Although he is initially repelled by the dwarfish form before him, the stranger soon makes him an offer he can't refuse, but by surrendering his identity and selling his soul to this mysterious creature, Guido makes yet another fatal error. A macabre, sinister and supernatural tale, Mary Shelley's Transformation is a masterpiece of Gothic writing. It is accompanied by The Mortal Immortal and The Evil Eye, two further stories of the supernatural, both of which display the perfection of Shelley's literary craft.

One of three Signature Select Classics chapbooks steeped in the thrills and chills of the gothic tradition, publishing simultaneously with chapbooks of similarly weird works by Edgar Allan Poe and H. P. Lovecraft. This stunning chapbook—perfect for fans of the mysterious and macabre—comprises Mary Shelley’s classic tale of a botched experiment in immortality, “The Mortal Immortal,” and “On Ghosts: An Essay,” her appraisal of popular ghost legends. It features elegantly designed cardstock covers with flaps and intricate foil-stamped designs.

Jane Eyre. Frankenstein. The Scarlet Letter. You’re familiar with these pillars of classic literature. You have seen plenty of Frankenstein costumes, watched the film adaptations, and may even be able to rattle off a few quotes, but do you really know how to read these books? Do you know anything about the authors who wrote them, and what the authors were trying to teach readers through their stories? Do you know how to read them as a Christian? Taking into account your old worldview, as well as that of the author? In this beautiful cloth-over-board edition bestselling author, literature professor, and avid reader Karen Swallow Prior will guide you through Frankenstein . She will not only navigate you through the pitfalls that trap readers today, but show you how to read it in light of the gospel, and to the glory of God. This edition includes a thorough introduction to the author, context, and overview of the work (without any spoilers for first-time readers), the full original text, as well as footnotes and reflection questions throughout to help the reader attain a fuller grasp of Frankenstein . The full series currently Heart of Darkness, Sense and Sensibility, Jane Eyre, and Frankenstein. Make sure to keep an eye out for the next classics in the series.

A Mary Shelley short story.

De två väninnorna Angeline och Faustina återförenas efter ett par år isär. Mycket har hänt under denna tid: Angeline har träffat en man, Ippolito, men de två har tvingats avlägga ett löfte om att hålla sin kärlek hemlig och inte träffas under ett helt år för att därefter kunna trolovas. Men när Ippolito plötsligt dyker upp, alldeles för tidigt, utsätts deras kärlek för ytterligare en prövning. Den brittiska författaren Mary Shelley är mest känd för sin roman "Frankensteins monster". Hennes novell "Kärleksprövningen" från 1834 anses av många egentligen vara historien om det triangeldrama som utspelades mellan Shelleys make, hennes halvsyster och Mary Shelley själv under deras gemensamma vistelse i Italien år 1818. Nu finns berättelsen för första gången på svenska.

In November 1997, a slight book sewn together with string was discovered in a palazzo in Italy. This was Maurice, the only children's story ever penned by Mary Shelley. Written two years after Frankenstein, Maurice is often read as a gloss of Shelley's personal family tragedies, bearing the same melancholy that distinguishes all of her works. As Claire Tomalin shows in her compelling introduction, it contributes greatly to the literary and biographical scholarship on this fascinating woman who was a significant writer in her own right as well as the wife of one of the world's greatest romantic poets.

Valperga (1823), the novel Mary Shelley wrote after Frankenstein, is based on the life of Castruccio Castracani (1281-1328), Prince of Lucca. A brilliant soldier and cruel tyrant, he successfully commanded Ghibelline forces in Tuscany against the Guelphs. Woven into the story of this factional conflict are the tragic destinies of two heroines, fictional creations of the author. Ethanasia, Countess of Valperga, finds herself increasingly torn between loyalty to her Guelph roots and her lifelong affection for Castruccio. Beatrice, whom the author's father, William Godwin, described as 'the jewel of the book', is a heretical Paterin with whom Castruccio falls in love only to abandon.This meticulously researched historical novel combines a narrative of suspense with a remarkable reconstruction of manners in the Middle Ages. Set in the period of Dante's lifetime, it is also suffused with a poetic spirit which evokes the beauties of Italy's physical environment and points to the melancholy inevitability of change. This edition provides a clear account of the circumstances in which Valperga was composed and published.

The novel Frankenstein along with related short stories and reviews by other authors.Frankenstein / Mary Shelley --Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (movie review) / Roger Ebert --A Frankenstein monster ended up being a lamb (book review) / Roger Ebert --A new life (short story) / Ramsey Campbell --The Golem (short story) / Isaac Bashevis Singer --That thou art mindful of Him (short story) / Isaac Asimov

Discover the unaltered 1818 edition of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley – the original, unabridged Gothic horror novel that redefined science fiction and dark romantic literature. Written when Shelley was only 18, this first edition preserves the raw, unsettling power and philosophical depth of the story before later revisions softened its impact.In Frankenstein, Victor Frankenstein, a driven scientist, defies the limits of nature to create life, only to unleash a being both intelligent and monstrous. The novel explores ambition, isolation, moral responsibility, and the dangers of unchecked scientific progress. This 1818 text retains Shelley’s original language, structure, and themes, making it essential for purists, scholars, and lovers of authentic classic literature.Why this edition is - Original 1818 version – experience Frankenstein exactly as first published- Gothic horror at its purest – atmospheric, unsettling, and morally complex- Culturally influential – the foundation of modern horror and science fiction- Perfect for study – ideal for academic analysis, literary criticism, and historical contextWhether you are a student, collector, or casual reader, this edition offers the authentic Frankenstein experience, rich in Gothic atmosphere and philosophical questions. Mary Shelley’s chilling masterpiece remains as relevant today as when it first shocked readers over two centuries ago.

Audible presents a special edition of three Gothic tales for the price of one: a brand-new Audible Exclusive recording of Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (ch2), Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (ch12) and Bram Stoker's Dracula (ch39). Bursting with intrigue and suspense, they resurrect the deepest and darkest of all our fears: that a monster lurks, and it lurks within us. Introductions by Dr Maria Mellins and Dr Peter Howell, Senior Lecturers in Gothic literature at St Mary's University, London, this collection offers additional insight into these audiobooks, their authors and their legacies. Starting with Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Richard Armitage tells the story of a conflicted man who seeks to free the monster inside him from the clutches of his conscience. Following his celebrated performances of David Copperfield and David Hewson's Romeo and Juliet for Audible, Armitage delivers another powerhouse performance as the narrator of this Gothic tale. Shilling shocker enthusiast Stevenson was celebrated throughout his life. In contrast to Mary Shelley, who was often overshadowed by her husband's work, Stevenson lived comfortably by his pen. It was only with the release of Frankenstein that Shelley finally distinguished herself. Frankenstein was groundbreaking in its ability to fuse passion and romance with gore and horror. Narrated by Dan Stevens, who rose to fame through Downton Abbey, and Beauty and the Beast, the story of science student Victor Frankenstein has been artfully retold. Testing the limits of science, Frankenstein fashions a living being from the conjoined body parts of rotting cadavers. Horrified at the end result, he abandons his monster, leaving him to endure a life of isolation and loneliness. A poignant example of human weakness and our inability to take responsibility for our actions, Frankenstein is both moving and terrifying. That leads us to the gruesome tale of Count Dracula, the bloodthirsty father of the undead. Narrated by Greg Wise, star of The Crown and Sense and Sensibility; Greg depicts a young lawyer whose services are hired by a sinister Transylvanian count. Releasing Dracula 80 years after Frankenstein, Bram Stoker was greatly influenced by Shelley's writing style and similarly propels the story along through diary entries, letters and newspaper cuttings. Possessed of grisly imagery and unexpected twists, it's no wonder that Dracula still manages to shake us to our very core. All that remains is to offer a note of caution: this collection is not for the fainthearted. Old as these tales may be, do not mistake the unsettling nature of their content. Grab some popcorn, turn the speakers up and enjoy. Just don't say we didn't warn you.

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Lettere come racconti mossi e coinvolgenti in cui narrare una vita che per intensità e personaggi indimenticabili fu davvero un romanzo. Mary Shelley, l’autrice di Frankenstein, viene qui colta nel vortice dei gloriosi anni del Romanticismo: si appassiona, soffre, sperimenta con l’esistenza e dipinge la luce accecante e le ombre vertiginose del cenacolo di amici geniali che decisero che la bellezza del mondo è inseparabile dalle sue verità.

""Lodore"" is a novel written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, the author of the famous novel ""Frankenstein"". The story revolves around the lives of a wealthy family, the Fosters, and their struggles with love, marriage, and social expectations. The novel begins with the marriage of Cornelia and Edward, who are deeply in love. However, their happiness is short-lived as Edward's father disapproves of the match and cuts off his financial support. The couple is forced to move to a remote estate called Lodore, where they struggle to make ends meet and raise their children.As the story progresses, the reader is introduced to other members of the Foster family, including Cornelia's father, Lord Lodore, who is a politician struggling to balance his political career with his responsibilities as a father. The novel also explores the relationships between the various characters, including Cornelia's sister, Fanny, and her love interest, Lionel.Throughout the novel, Shelley explores themes of love, marriage, and gender roles in society. She also critiques the social and political systems of her time, highlighting the injustices and inequalities that exist within them.Overall, ""Lodore"" is a thought-provoking and complex novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the societal pressures that shape them.It was, perhaps, strange that Fitzhenry, alive to the smallest evil that might approach his darling child, and devoted to her sole guardianship, should have been blind to the sort of danger which she ran during his absence. But the paternal protection is never entirely efficient. A father avenges an insult; but he has seldom watchfulness enough to prevent it. In the present instance, the extreme youth of Ethel might well serve as an excuse. She was scarcely fifteen; and, light-hearted and blithe, none but childish ideas had found place in her unruffled mind.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Pese a que su nombre estará siempre ligado al de su novela más conocida, Frankenstein, Mary Shelley fue también autora de excelentes relatos, como las tres historias que se incluyen en este volumen. Sugerentes, insinuantes y bordeando continuamente esos ambientes sobrenaturales y tenebrosos que todo lector asocia con la autora, los tres cuentos son, por encima de cualquier otra cosa, admirables proezas de condensación. En Transformación, una de las obras maestras de la narrativa gótica, la belleza y el horror coinciden en una misma criatura de ambigua clasificación. En El mortal inmortal un ser de trescientos años relata una historia de amor y alquimia. Y, finalmente, El mal de ojo, el más extenso de los tres cuentos, catapultará al lector a costas lejanas, en un ambiente cargado de supersticiones, crímenes y destinos fatales.

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (nee Godwin) (1797-1851) was an English romantic gothic novelist. She received an excellent education, which was unusual for girls at the time. She never went to school, but she was taught to read and write by Louisa Jones, and then educated in a broad range of subjects by her father, who gave her free access to his extensive library. In particular, she was encouraged to write stories, and one of these early works Mounseer Nongtongpaw was published by the Godwin Company's Juvenile Library when she was only eleven. One night, perhaps attributable to Galvani's report, Mary had a waking dream; she recounted the episode in this way: "What terrified me will terrify others; and I need only describe the spectre which had haunted my midnight pillow. " This nightmare served as the basis for the novel that she entitled Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818). Amongst her other works are: The Last Man, Proserpine, Midas and Notes to the Complete Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley.

What better way to get delightfully spooked than to read classic tales of ghosts, vampires, and hauntings? Here you will find familiar favorites like Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Headless Horseman, along with some chilling classics like "The Monkey's Paw" and Poe's "The Raven."Included in Tales of Terror are: The complete text of sixteen horror classics, each elegantly formatted for ease of use and enjoyment on your Kindle reader. Links to free, full-length audio recordings of the novels and stories in this collection. An individual, active Table of Contents for each book accessible from the Kindle "go to" feature. Perfect formatting in rich text compatible with Kindle's Text-to-Speech features. A low, can't-say-no price! Sixteen Complete WorksEight novels and eight shorts ranging in length, style, and subject. Works included:Novels: Dracula Frankenstein The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde The Invisible Man The Phantom of the Opera The Canterville Ghost The Turn of the Screw The Island of Doctor Moreau Short Stories: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow The Monkey's Paw The Yellow Wallpaper Edgar Allen Poe: The Raven The Pit and the Pendulum The Black Cat The Tell-Tale Heart The Fall of the House of Usher Additional Fan ResourcesAlso included are special features for any horror enthusiast, including: A comprehensive list of the many film and television adaptations of the works included in this collection. A Halloween Viewing Guide: a recommended viewing list of movies to get you in the mood for Halloween, including family favorites, classic movie monsters, and modern horror films. The History of Halloween: a fascinating look into the origins of the holiday, the varieties of modern traditions, and a look into how Halloween is celebrated around the world. Links to free, full-length audio recordings of the books in this collection.

For the first time in publishing history, this comprehensive eBook presents the complete works of Mary Shelley, with numerous illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Shelley's life and works* Concise introductions to the novels and other texts* ALL 7 novels, with individual contents tables* Images of how the books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original gothic works* Includes both the original 1818 version of FRANKENSTEIN and the revised 1831 version* Special bonus text of Peake's famous play adaptation of FRANKENSTEIN, giving a flavour of the novel's immediate popularity* Excellent formatting of the texts* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry and the short stories* Easily locate the poems or short stories you want to read* Features rare short stories and poems appearing here for the first time in digital print* The complete travel books appear here for the first time in digital publishing* Includes Shelley's letters - spend hours exploring the author’s personal correspondence* Features two biographies - discover Shelley's literary life* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary NovelsFRANKENSTEIN (1818 version)FRANKENSTEIN (1831 version)MATHILDAVALPERGATHE LAST MANTHE FORTUNES OF PERKIN WARBECKLODOREFALKNERThe Short StoriesLIST OF SHORT STORIES IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDERLIST OF SHORT STORIES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDERThe Children’s FictionPROSERPINEMIDASThe PoemsLIST OF POEMS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDERLIST OF POEMS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDERThe Travel WritingHISTORY OF A SIX WEEKS’ TOUR THROUGH A PART OF FRANCE, SWITZERLAND, GERMANY, AND HOLLANDRAMBLES IN GERMANY AND ITALY, IN 1840, 1842, AND 1843The Non-FictionNOTES TO THE COMPLETE POETICAL WORKS OF PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEYAn AdaptationTHE FATE OF FRANKENSTEIN by Richard Brinsley PeakeThe BiographiesTHE LIFE AND LETTERS OF MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT SHELLEY by Florence A. Thomas MarshallMRS. SHELLEY by Lucy M. Rossetti

Pros. Ino, you knew erewhile a River-God, Who loved you well and did you oft entice To his transparent waves and flower-strewn banks. He loved high poesy and wove sweet sounds, And would sing to you as you sat reclined .

“Mary Shelley her şeyin geçiciliğinin hep farkındaydı.” –Muriel SparkMary Shelley’nin ölüm ve ötesine dair söyleyecekleri, henüz yirmi yaşındayken yayımlanan Frankenstein’la sınırlı değildi. Jeannette Winterson’a gençliğinde yazması için umut veren bu yazarın makaleleri ve öykülerinden oluşan Karanlık Yazılar, elli üç yaşında beyin tümörü nedeniyle hayatını kaybeden, yaşadığı döneme göre radikal olan siyasi görüşleriyle tanınan bir edebiyat devinin zihninin onu nerelere götürdüğünü gözler önüne seriyor.Ölümsüzlüğün deva olamayacağı acılar, ölümünden yüzyıllar sonra uyananlar, hayalet hikâyelerinin cazibesi, doğanın kuvvetlerine hükmeden bir cüceyle yapılan tehlikeli bir anlaşma, baktığı kişinin içini dehşetle dolduran kem gözler, vazife mi aşk mı sorusuna cevap aranan bir rüya… Mary Shelley diyeceklerini fırtınalı bir sahilde usul usul anlatıyor sanki ve onu dinlememek mümkün değil.Dünya bir lahit, gökyüzü bir yeraltı mezarı, biz ise yürüyen ölüleriz…

90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books'He stretched out his two long, lank arms, that looked like spider’s claws, and seemed to embrace with them the expanse before him'His inheritance squandered and engagement severed, Guido di Cortese stalks the desolate Genoese coast. A monstrous creature, shipwrecked by a ferocious storm, offers him unimaginable wealth to exchange bodies, entwining their fates. Transformation, with two further tales of striking and eerie power here, shows how Mary Shelley haunts us still.

Renewed interest in the life and works of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley has in recent years generated new biographical studies, complete editions of her letters and short stories, and fresh critical assessments of Frankenstein and her other fiction. Until now, however, there has been no anthology of Shelley's work. The Mary Shelley Reader is a unique new collection that fills this gap. In addition to the original and complete 1818 version of her masterpiece Frankenstein , the book offers a new text of the novella Mathilda --an extraordinary tale of incest, guilt, and atonement that was not published until 1959 and has been out of print since then. Also included are seven short stories that range from gentle satire to fantastic tales of reanimation, diabolical transformation, and immortality. Eight essays and reviews are reprinted here for the first time since their original publication, and eleven representative letters help bring to life a remarkable literary and historicalfigure--author, daughter of William Godwin and Mary Wollstonecraft, and wife of Percy Bysshe Shelley. An illuminating introduction, a chronology, explanatory notes, and a bibliography make The Mary Shelley Reader indispensable for readers of English Romantic literature.

A collection of science fiction works. Includes:Mary Shelley - The Last Man Arthur Conan Doyle - (The Professor Challenger Series) The Lost World and The Poison Belt: Being an Account of Another Amazing Adventure of Professor Challenger H.G. Wells - The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, The Island of Dr. Moreau and The Invisible Man Edgar Rice Burroughs - The Caspak Trilogy: The Land That Time Forgot, People Out of Time and Out of Time's Abyss The Mucker series: The Mucker, The Return of the Mucker and The Oakdale Affair The John Carter of Mars ("Barsoom") series: A Princess of Mars, The Gods of Mars and The Warlord of Mars