Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

"Few works by comic book artists have earned the universal acclaim and reverence that Bernie Wrightson's illustrated version of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's Frankenstein was met with upon its original release in 1983. A generation later, this magnificent pairing of art and literature is still considered to be one of the greatest achievements made by any artist in the field. This book includes the complete text of the original groundbreaking novel,...

In 'Tales and Stories,' Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley weaves a captivating tapestry of human experience, exploring the depths of emotion, the complexities of identity, and the eternal struggle between ambition and morality. Through a collection of short stories, Shelley crafts narratives that traverse the boundaries of reality and imagination, inviting readers into worlds where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Her characters, rich in depth and...

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of 19th-century Europe with Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's 'Rambles in Germany and Italy in 1840, 1842, and 1843 Vol 2 of 2,' where the author weaves a rich tapestry of cultural insights, historical reflections, and personal observations. Shelley's narrative captures the essence of a continent in transition, exploring the vibrant landscapes and diverse societies she encounters, while her keen intellect...

In the thrilling conclusion of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's 'Valperga,' the battle for power and freedom intensifies as the charismatic yet ruthless Castruccio Castracani faces the indomitable Euthanasia, a woman torn between love and duty. Amidst the backdrop of medieval Italy, where political intrigue and personal ambition collide, Shelley's narrative weaves a tapestry of passion, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of ideals. As alliances shift...

In 'The Heir of Mondolfo,' Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley weaves a gripping tale of ambition, betrayal, and redemption, set against the backdrop of a crumbling Italian estate. Young Count Mondolfo, burdened by the legacy of a troubled family, must navigate the treacherous waters of power and loyalty as he uncovers dark secrets that threaten to consume him. Shelley's masterful storytelling captures the essence of human frailty and the relentless pursuit...

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...

"To live forever... and long for death." What begins as a desperate act of heartbreak turns into an eternal sentence in this haunting short tale by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, the famed author of Frankenstein. When young Winzy drinks a mysterious elixir meant to cure the torment of love, he unwittingly trades fleeting pain for everlasting regret. Blessed-or cursed-with youth that never fades, Winzy watches the world age around him. Love, joy, grief,...

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...

Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, is a novel written by English author Mary Shelley about the young student of science Victor Frankenstein, who creates a grotesque but sentient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Shelley started writing the story when she was eighteen, and the novel was published when she was twenty. Shelley had travelled through Europe in 1814, journeying along the river Rhine in Germany with a stop in Gernsheim...

Shelley's enduringly popular and rich gothic tale confronts some of the most feared innovations of evolutionism and science, topics such as degeneracy, hereditary disease, and humankind's ability to act as creator of the modern world. This new edition, based on the harder and wittier 1818 version of the text, draws on new research and examines the novel in the context of the controversial radical sciences developing in the years following the Napoleonic...