Mary Shelley - The Mother of Frankenstein - Short Stories from the First Lady of Horror (Fantasy and Horror Classics) - Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft
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She brought the Modern Prometheus to life. Now, uncover the rest of her dark visions. Before Mary Shelley was the mother of the greatest horror novel in history, she was a master of the terrifying short form. This essential collection gathers her most thrilling and philosophically profound excursions into the gothic, the fantastic, and the unnervingly prophetic. In this volume, you will encounter the breadth of her genius, including: The Transformation: A proud, impoverished man agrees to swap bodies with a grotesque dwarf for seven months, only to watch the creature walk away with his…mehr

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She brought the Modern Prometheus to life. Now, uncover the rest of her dark visions. Before Mary Shelley was the mother of the greatest horror novel in history, she was a master of the terrifying short form. This essential collection gathers her most thrilling and philosophically profound excursions into the gothic, the fantastic, and the unnervingly prophetic. In this volume, you will encounter the breadth of her genius, including: The Transformation: A proud, impoverished man agrees to swap bodies with a grotesque dwarf for seven months, only to watch the creature walk away with his identity, his fortune, and the love of his life. The Mortal Immortal: A desperate young alchemist consumes a secret elixir, granting him eternal life, a gift he quickly discovers is a relentless, isolating curse as he watches the world, and everyone he loves, crumble around him. The Invisible Girl: A melancholy, atmospheric tale of an isolated young woman who seems to be fading entirely from existence, becoming a ghost even to those who care for her. Also featuring her best-known gothic tale, Frankenstein, alongside rarely collected stories like The Dream, The Reanimated Englishman, and a glimpse into her apocalyptic novel, The Last Man, this is the definitive treasury of the First Lady of Horror. Discover the dark imagination that dared to stare into the abyss of science, death, and immortality.
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Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was an English novelist best known for her groundbreaking work, ""Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus."" Born in 1797, she was the daughter of feminist writer Mary Wollstonecraft and political philosopher William Godwin. Shelley's literary career began in the early 19th century, and she became a prominent figure in the Romantic literary movement. Her works often explore themes of creation, ambition, and the human condition, reflecting her interest in science and ethics. In addition to ""Frankenstein,"" she wrote several other novels, including ""The Last Man"" and ""Valperga; or, The Life and Adventures of Castruccio, Prince of Lucca."" Shelley's writing is characterized by its deep psychological insight and complex characters, particularly her portrayals of women navigating patriarchal societies. Shelley's influence extends beyond her lifetime, as her ideas and themes resonate in contemporary literature and discussions about gender, power, and morality. She remains a significant figure in both Gothic and science fiction literature.