Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

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 Victor Frankenstein animates a humanoid figure he crafted from stolen corpses, he gets more than he bargained for. While his creation is brutish -- large, strong, and horrifying to look at -- it's also an intelligent, emotional, and eloquent creature...

It is the twenty-first century, and England is a republic governed by a ruling elite, one of whom, Adrian, Earl of Windsor, has introduced a Cumbrian boy to the circle. This outsider, Lionel Verney, narrates a tale of complicated, tragic love, and of the gradual extermination of the human race by plague.

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...

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...

In Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's haunting novel 'Mathilda,' a young woman grapples with the shadow of a tragic past, weaving a narrative of love, loss, and forbidden secrets that echo through the corridors of her mind. Set against the backdrop of a stark and brooding landscape, Mathilda's journey is one of introspection and resilience as she confronts the specters of her father's dark obsession and her own yearning for redemption. Shelley's poignant...

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...

En el verano de 1816, el poeta Percy Bysshe Shelley y su esposa Mary se reunieron con Lord Byron y su médico polidori en una villa a orillas del lago Leman. A instancias de Lord Byron y para animar una velada tormentosa, decidieron que cada uno inventaría una historia de fantasmas. La más callada y reservada, Mary Shelley, dio vida así a quien sería su personaje más famoso: el doctor Frankenstein. Al cabo de un año completaría la novela, hoy...