Mary Shelley
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.
The Last Man
In a world destroyed by disease, survivors confront impossible choices as they navigate love, loss, and the fading echoes of civilization.
By Mary Shelley
Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus
Driven by immense ambition, a scientist attempts to become a god and create life, resulting in unexpected horrors and terrible consequences.
By Mary Shelley
Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus
Driven by a desire to conquer mortality, a brilliant scientist births a creature of nightmare, unleashing a cascade of tragedy and regret upon himself and the world.
By Mary Shelley
Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus
Driven by ambition and haunted by the consequences of playing God, a scientist's creation unleashes a wave of destruction and despair upon them both.
By Mary Shelley
The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck: a romance
Fleeing from battle, a man's claim to royalty ignites a desperate struggle for the English throne.
By Mary Shelley
Lives of the most eminent literary and scientific men of France, Vol. 2 (of 2)
Discover the captivating stories of France's greatest minds as they navigate personal struggles and intellectual revolutions.
By Mary Shelley
Valperga Volume 2 (of 3) or, The life and adventures of Castruccio, prince of Lucca
In a world of political intrigue and ancient superstition, a prince and a prophetic woman find themselves ensnared in a dangerous dance of power, ambition, and forbidden love.
By Mary Shelley
The Heir of Mondolfo
In a kingdom filled with conflict, a prince risks everything for a forbidden love, defying his tyrannical father and challenging the rigid expectations of his noble lineage.
By Mary Shelley
Lodore, Vol. 2 (of 3)
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.
By Mary Shelley
Proserpine and Midas
When a goddess' daughter vanishes and a king's wish turns into a terrible curse, ancient myths reveal hard truths about love, choice, and fate.
By Mary Shelley
Lives of the most eminent literary and scientific men of France, Vol. 1 (of 2)
Discover the fascinating lives and groundbreaking ideas of France's greatest thinkers, beginning with the introspective world of Michel de Montaigne.
By Mary Shelley
Lodore, Vol. 1 (of 3)
Amidst societal expectations, a conflicted nobleman seeks solace across the ocean as his family back home grapples with misfortune and yearns for his return.
By Mary Shelley
Notes to the Complete Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley
** Discover the emotions, events, and beliefs that shaped a visionary poet's timeless verses, revealing the heart and mind behind his revolutionary words.
By Mary Shelley
Lodore, Vol. 3 (of 3)
** Amidst 19th century societal challenges, a devoted wife must find the strength to support her husband as they grapple with love, financial struggles, and separation.
By Mary Shelley
Mathilda
Haunted by forbidden love and family secrets, a young woman's story exposes a past of isolation and despair as she confronts her approaching death.
By Mary Shelley
Falkner: A Novel
A sorrowful orphan finds her destiny entwined with a troubled soul burdened by guilt, sparking a journey of redemption and unexpected connection.
By Mary Shelley
Tales and Stories Now First Collected
Experience heartache and sacrifice in captivating historical tales, penned by the author of "Frankenstein".
By Mary Shelley
Valperga Volume 3 (of 3) or, The life and adventures of Castruccio, prince of Lucca
Amidst political turmoil and personal anguish, a prince's ambition clashes with love, destiny, and the haunting darkness within himself and those around them.
By Mary Shelley
Valperga Volume 1 (of 3) or, The life and adventures of Castruccio, prince of Lucca
Driven by ambition and shaped by exile, a young prince navigates a war-torn Italy in pursuit of power and legacy.
By Mary Shelley
History of a Six Weeks' Tour Through a Part of France, Switzerland, Germany, and Holland: With Letters Descriptive of a Sail Round the Lake of Geneva, and of the Glaciers of Chamouni.
Experience early 19th-century Europe through the eyes of young travelers as they navigate stormy seas, discover cultural contrasts, and reflect on the war-torn landscapes of France, Switzerland, Germany, and Holland.
By Mary Shelley