"Tales and Stories" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a compilation that unveils the author’s range beyond "Frankenstein," presenting stories that resonate with themes of love, grief, and humanity. Shelley's collection, set in the late 1800s, aims to highlight her unique narrative voice and creative breadth. The opening section acknowledges how Mary Shelley’s literary accomplishments are sometimes less recognized than those of her husband, Percy Bysshe Shelley, before leading into her stories, some of which contain details from her personal experiences. "The Sisters of Albano," the first tale, intimately portrays the lives of Maria and Anina, two sisters navigating family tragedy and societal constraints, setting the stage for the collection's emotional and dramatic tone with its romantic Italian setting and underlying themes of love and sacrifice.
Tales and Stories Now First Collected
By Mary Shelley
Experience heartache and sacrifice in captivating historical tales, penned by the author of "Frankenstein".
Summary
About the AuthorMary Wollstonecraft Shelley was an English novelist who wrote the Gothic novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818), which is considered an early example of science fiction. She also edited and promoted the works of her husband, the Romantic poet and philosopher Percy Bysshe Shelley. Her father was the political philosopher William Godwin and her mother was the philosopher and women's rights advocate Mary Wollstonecraft.
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was an English novelist who wrote the Gothic novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818), which is considered an early example of science fiction. She also edited and promoted the works of her husband, the Romantic poet and philosopher Percy Bysshe Shelley. Her father was the political philosopher William Godwin and her mother was the philosopher and women's rights advocate Mary Wollstonecraft.
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