Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Victor Frankenstein has no idea the horrors he is to unleash when at the University Town of Ingolstadt he creates a living being from dead tissue. This begins a cycle of death, remorse, murder and horror that only his death will put to an end. Alternately well received and disregarded since its anonymous publication in 1818. The story of Frankenstein is is generally considered to be a landmark work of romantic and Gothic literature, as well as science...

In a haunting vision of the future, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's 'The Last Man' transports readers to a world ravaged by a relentless plague, where humanity's resilience is tested against the backdrop of a crumbling civilization. Set in the late 21st century, the novel follows Lionel Verney, an outsider who rises to prominence amidst the chaos, as he navigates love, loss, and the struggle for survival in a world teetering on the brink of extinction....

In 'Valperga Volume 1,' Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley weaves a captivating tale set against the backdrop of 14th-century Italy, where the ambitious and charismatic Castruccio Castracani rises to power amidst a landscape of political intrigue and personal ambition. As Castruccio's conquests expand, his path crosses with the principled and independent Euthanasia, the Countess of Valperga, whose fortress stands as a beacon of resistance against tyranny. Their...

In the gripping continuation of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's epic tale, 'Valperga Volume 2,' readers are drawn deeper into the tumultuous world of 14th-century Italy, where ambition and love clash against the backdrop of political upheaval. As Castruccio Castracani's power rises, his relentless pursuit of dominance threatens to unravel the delicate tapestry of alliances and betrayals that bind the characters together. Amidst the chaos, the resilient...

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the heart of Europe with Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley as your guide, where the vibrant landscapes of France, Switzerland, Germany, and Holland come alive in a whirlwind six-week tour. This captivating travelogue, penned by the author of 'Frankenstein,' offers a rich tapestry of cultural encounters, breathtaking scenery, and the profound reflections of a young woman exploring the world and herself. Shelley's...

Embark on a captivating journey with Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley as she chronicles her travels through the enchanting landscapes of Germany and Italy in the early 1840s, capturing the essence of a Europe in transition. With her keen eye for detail and profound insight, Shelley paints vivid portraits of the places she visits, weaving together the rich tapestry of history, culture, and personal reflection. Her narrative is a delicate balance of the...

Dans Frankenstein, Mary Shelley raconte une histoire captivante d'ambition, de création et de conséquences. Victor Frankenstein, un scientifique brillant, défie l'ordre naturel en créant la vie. Horrifié par le résultat, il abandonne sa création : un être sensible et solitaire rejeté par la société. Le parcours de la Créature, marqué par le rejet et la vengeance, remet en question les limites de la morale et de l'humanité. Ce chef-d'œuvre...

Two hundred years have passed since Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein, and yet it's still considered a literary classic, one of the most recognizable stories in popular culture, and a horror icon around the world. Brilliant Swiss scientist Victor Frankenstein, whose studies in natural philosophy and chemistry lead him to become obsessed with building a living being out of old body parts and bringing it to life, is miraculously successful. Victor is...