"Lodore, Vol. 2 (of 3)" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a continuation of a tale from the 1800s that centers on Ethel, her budding relationship with Edward Villiers, and the problematic influence of Lady Lodore, Ethel's mother. The book emphasizes themes of grief, different kinds of love, and what happens when people try to live up to what society expects, as Ethel tries to understand her feelings and her complicated family connections. After losing her father, Ethel finds comfort in Edward's cheerfulness and caring nature. Their bond gets stronger as they share moments, like a visit to Eton that reminds Ethel of her father. But, issues about Lady Lodore come up in talks with her aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry, who sees Lady Lodore as a threat to Ethel's well-being, adding to the story's drama and conflict, setting the scene for a study of who these characters are and how their families affect them.
Lodore, Vol. 2 (of 3)
By Mary Shelley
Amidst societal expectations and complicated family ties, a young woman grapples with love and loss as she emerges from the shadow of her estranged mother.
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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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