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In the summer of 1816, Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin and her lover Percy Bysshe Shelley visited Lord Byron at his villa by Lake Geneva. The eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815 had cast a long volcanic winter, and the weather was not conducive to outdoor pursuits. Instead the companions amused themselves by reading ghost stories, and Byron challenged them to write their own. A terrifying nightmare inspired the eighteen-year-old Mary to write the tale that she would later expand into her classic novel, Frankenstein: or "The Modern Prometheus", a deeply disturbing story of one mans attempt to reanimate the dead, and the deadly consequences of his actions. Frankenstein has horrified readers since the novels first publication in 1818, and is hailed as one of the pioneering works of gothic science fiction.

Romance de terror gótico com inspirações do movimento romântico, de autoria de Mary Shelley, escritora inglesa e esposa do poeta e ensaísta Percy Bysshe Shelley, relata a história de Victor Frankenst

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How do you stop the two men you love from destroying each other?As a six-year-old orphan, Elizabeth Raby saves a desperate Rupert Falkner from committing suicide, changing her life forever. Falkners gratitude sees him adopt Elizabeth and she thrives under his tyrannical rule. But when Elizabeth falls in love with a man whose fate is inextricably linked to that of her adoptive father, she must find a way to unite them or risk losing them both forever.First published in 1837, writer Mary Shelley considered Falkner to be her finest work, more so than her highly acclaimed novel Frankenstein.

Sent on a mission to Northern Italy by the King of Naples, Ferdinando Eboli is captured by the enemy. When he finally returns home, Eboli is arrested as a spy and discovers his identity has been stolen and no one believes he is who he says he is.Fernando Emboli (1828) is one of many classic short stories by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818).

Castruccios armies surround the fortress of Valperga governed by Countess Euthanasia - his childhood friend and the woman he loves. Forced to choose between her Guelph people and a lifelong love for Castruccio, Euthanasia must make an impossible choice.Valperga (1823) is a historical adventure novel written by Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein. It follows the exploits of fourteenth-century tyrant Castruccio Castracani, a real-life historical figure, who conquered Florence and became the Lord of Lucca.Evoking the beauty of the Italian landscape, Valperga is a tale of politics, love and betrayal in medieval Italy.

Rosina is secretly engaged to Henry, the son of her guardian Sir Peter Vernon. On discovering their relationship, an angry Sir Peter casts her out into the Welsh countryside and to her death.When Henry returns home, he is heartbroken and searches for Rosinas body, only to learn of a villagers tale about The Invisible Girl, a ghostly figure that wanders the woods at night. The Invisible Girl (1832) is a short, Gothic, ghost story by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel Frankenstein.

In thirteenth-century Florence, Italy, the pro-Papacy Guelphs defeated and expelled the pro-imperial Ghibellines. The triumphant Guelphs await their champion, the Frenchman Charles dAnjou, while their opponents pin their hopes on the arrival of Corradino and his troops from Germany. In an unexpected turn of events, the androgynous Ghibelline, Ricciardo de Rossini, knows secrets that could change everything, and they set out on a secret mission to bring an end to the war.A Tales of the Passions; or, The Death of Despina (1823) is one of many classic short stories by the English writer Mary Shelley and is perfect for fans of her best-selling novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818).

Maria and Anina are sisters who live with their father in the hills of Lake Albano in Italy. Over time, the young Anina falls in love with an outlaw named Domenico, who is a sworn enemy of Napoleon and his army. But when Anina gets arrested and the French army close in on Domenico, Maria must fight for those she loves.The Sisters of Albano (1828) is a short story about war, revolution and romance. It was written by the English author Mary Shelley who is best known for her highly acclaimed novel Frankenstein (1818).

Theres an imposter amongst us...The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck (1857), is Frankenstein author Mary Shelleys fictionalised account of Perkin Warbeck, the 15th century pretender to the English throne. Backed by a band of loyal Yorkists, Warbeck rose up against King Henry VII, claiming to be Richard, Duke of York and rightful heir to the English crown.The novel follows Warbecks adventures across Europe and England as he attempts to take back what is rightfully his. The character of Perkin is thought to be based on Shelleys husband, the poet, Percy Bysshe Shelley.

The Swiss Peasant (1830) is a short story by the famous English writer Mary Shelley. The story tells of the brutal effect the French Revolution had on those living in the Alps. Told through the eyes of a Swiss peasant called Fanny, it exposes the flaws of the class system and highlights the strength of women - a common Shelley theme.Mary Shelley wrote several successful books but is best known for her highly acclaimed novel Frankenstein (1818).

Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is a sublime horror novel tackling the dangers associated with science. It is quite different to popular portrayal of Frankenstein''s monster; he was originally a benevolent being whose early aspiration was to seek the love of men. Shelley writes the novel extremely literately, capturing not only the tortured psyche of the creator Frankenstein, but the miserable story of the monster. The novel established - if not created - the benchmark in horror writing, and is certainly on par (if not better) than Stoker''s Dracula. Highly recommended!

Working from the earliest surviving draft of Frankenstein, Charles E. Robinson presents two versions of the classic novel—as Mary Shelley originally wrote it and a subsequent version clearly indicating Percy Shelley's amendments and contributions. For the first time we can hear Mary's sole voice, which is colloquial, fast-paced, and sounds more modern to a contemporary reader. We can also see for the first time the extent of Percy Shelley's contribution—some 5,000 words out of 72,000—and his stylistic and thematic changes. His occassionally florid prose is in marked contrast to the directness of Mary's writing. Interesting, too, are Percy's suggestions, which humanize the monster, thus shaping many of the major themes of the novel as we read it today. In these two versions of Frankenstein we have an exciting new view of one of literature's greatest works.

Recogido de entre los hielos del Ártico, Victor Frankenstein cuenta su vida y su tragedia al capitán Walton: cómo descubrió el secreto para dar vida a la carne muerta y cómo creó el monstruo que despues se rebelo contra el y al que ahora persigue. La historia de" Frankenstein" , de cuya publicacion por vez primera se cumple el bicentenario en 2018, se convirtio a partir de entonces en uno de los referentes imprescindibles del mundo moderno.

Winzy e lumile allievo dellalchimista Cornelius Agrippa. È da sempre innamorato della sua amica di infanzia Bertha, ma la loro unione e impossibile. La fanciulla inoltre si diverte a farlo ingelosire con altri pretendenti piu facoltosi di lui. Percio quando un giorno Winzy ha la possibilita di bere un filtro per disamorarsi, creato dal suo maestro, non si lascia sfuggire loccasione. Ma la bevanda, lungi dallo spegnere il suo amore per Bertha, produce un effetto totalmente inaspettato.

Frankenstein posee elementos de la novela gótica y el movimiento romántico y es también considerado como uno de los primeros ejemplos de la ciencia ficción. Brian Aldiss ha argumentado que debería ser considerada como la primera verdadera historia de ciencia ficcion, porque a diferencia de anteriores historias con elementos fantasticos similares a los que mas tarde se encontrarian en la ciencia ficcion, el personaje central "toma una decision deliberada" y "se vuelca a modernos experimentos en el laboratorio" para lograr resultados fantasticos.