Mary Shelley. - Libros y biografía

Valperga is a historical novel which relates the adventures of the early fourteenth-century despot Castruccio Castracani, a real historical figure who became the lord of Lucca and conquered Florence....

The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck tell the life story of Perkin Warbeck, a pretender to the English throne, who claimed to be Richard of Shrewsbury, the second son of Edward IV and one of the so-called "princes...

When his wife is murdered and his daughter abducted, Dmitri is drawn into a life of violence and crime. Alone in the Albanian mountains, Dmitri becomes a skilled criminal but his actions uncover a secret...

'Transformation' (1831) is a short story by English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel 'Frankenstein'. Having squandered his wealth, Guido returns to claim the hand of the beautiful...

While out walking with his fiancé Juliet in Virginia Waters, a young Neville stumbles across the unmarked grave of his childhood friend, Ellen. Juliet demands to know the truth and Neville is forced to...

A knight, hiding from his past, lives alone in an isolated mountain fortress. One day, he gives shelter to two pilgrims and tells them of his sorrows. But the pilgrim's true intentions are not what he...

Mary Shelley's 'The Last Man' is a groundbreaking dystopian novel that explores the themes of isolation, humanity's struggle for survival, and the consequences of societal collapse. Written in the early...

When Ellen's parents die, she inherits a pound50,000 fortune and goes to live with her uncle. While there, she falls for one of her two cousins and they secretly marry. However, Ellen's rashness leads...

A snowstorm delays four friends on their journey from Brighton to Lewes. While they wait for the storm to clear, Harry Valency tells his friends about his adventures as a soldier during the Greek revolution....

Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein (The Uncensored 1818 Edition)' is a seminal work of gothic fiction that delves into the ethical consequences of scientific exploration and the hubris of mankind. Through the...

Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' is a groundbreaking work of Gothic fiction that examines themes of ambition, scientific ethics, and the consequences of playing god. Written in an epistolary style, the novel...

Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' is a groundbreaking work of gothic fiction that delves into themes of creation, ambition, and the consequences of playing God. Written in the early 19th century, the novel...

Falkner charts a young woman's education under a tyrannical father figure. As a six-year-old orphan, Elizabeth Raby prevents Rupert Falkner from committing suicide; Falkner then adopts her and brings...

In Mary Shelley's novel 'Lodore', the reader is taken on an emotional and philosophical journey that explores family dynamics, societal expectations, and the struggles of women in the 19th century. Through...

Mary Shelley's 'The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck' is a historical novel that delves into the life and adventures of Perkin Warbeck, a pretender to the English throne in the 15th century. Through richly...

Mary Shelley's 'The Essential Works of Mary Shelley' is a collection of groundbreaking literary works that showcase her mastery of gothic fiction and exploration of profound themes. From her iconic novel...

Certa noite, após uma longa conversa em que lorde Byron e Percy Shelley trataram da hipótese de aplicar o princípio vital da natureza a um corpo inerte, Mary Shelley teve um pesadelo inesquecível em que...

Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' is a groundbreaking work of gothic literature that explores themes of ambition, the consequences of playing god, and the nature of humanity. This epistolary novel follows...

One of BBC's 100 Novels That Shaped Our World. Frankenstein is the most famous novel by Mary Shelley: a dark parable of science misused. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library, a series of stunning,...

In the most famous gothic horror story ever told, Shelley confronts the limitations of science, the nature of human cruelty and the pathway to forgiveness. ‘The rain...

Le chef d'oeuvre de Mary Shelley dans une nouvelle traduction d'Alain Morvan. Publié pour la première fois en 1818, Frankenstein ou le Prométhée moderne est considéré par beaucoup comme le premier véritable...

16 juin 1816. L'orage gronde. Dans une ville cachée au milieu des arbres, sur les bords riants du lac de Genève, une petite société s'ennuie. Il y a deux poètes, Byron et Shelley, leurs compagnes, Claire...

Mary Shelley’s timeless and beloved gothic novel first published in the early 19th century returns with a freshly reimagined cover for a new generation of young readers!When ambitious young scientist...

Em "Frankenstein", Mary Shelley tece uma história arrebatadora e sombria sobre a ambição desmedida e as consequências implacáveis da ciência sem limites. Victor Frankenstein, um jovem cientista obcecado...

Step into the dark world of "Frankenstein by Mary Shelley," where science and horror collide in this timeless tale of ambition and monstrosity."Frankenstein by Mary Shelley" takes you on a haunting journey...

A Gripping Tale of Science, Monstrosity, and the Human Search for IdentityEmbark on a thrilling journey into the realm of scientific ambition and its monstrous consequences in Mary Shelley's groundbreaking...

Frankenstein or, The Modern Prometheus (or simply, Frankenstein for short), is a novel written by English author Mary Shelley that tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates...

"Valperga" by Mary Shelley follows the story of Castruccio Castracani, a historical figure, and his rise to power in 14th-century Italy. The novel intertwines his military and political ambitions with...

"The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck" tells the story of Perkin Warbeck, a young man who claims to be Richard, Duke of York, and rightful heir to the English throne. Set against the backdrop of late 15th-century...

In this gothic tale, Constance, a young woman, is in love with Gaspar, the son of her father's enemy. After their fathers die in a battle, Constance seeks guidance in her dreams on how to handle this...