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First published in 1818, Frankenstein, or, the Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley is the foremost Gothic novel of the romantic tradition, and inspired several other works in the horror genre. Shelley was inspired to write the story, often considered the first science fiction story ever written, after a visit to the Frankenstein castle, where, it was believed that two centuries back, an alchemist had conducted experiments.

Four haunting classics, filled with mystery and suspense, abridged especially for young listeners: Frankenstein, The 39 Steps, Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to four much-loved spooky stories. These...

Enter a quiet chamber of words, where the voices of past centuries stir again to life. The Mary Shelley Library invites the listener to wander through tales of wonder, ruin, ambition, and the fragile beating of the human heart. Here, each book is not a relic of dust, but as a living companion, illuminating the hopes and terrors that bind us across time.Beneath the flicker of imagination and the distant echo of storm and ice, these stories ask what it means to create, to love, and to endure. Come for the thrill of the gothic sublime or the solace of thoughtful reflection, this library opens its...

In a tale that explores the depths of ambition and despair, Victor Frankenstein, a tormented genius driven by the aspirations of ancient alchemists and modern science, creates a living being. Yet, upon its awakening, he fails to nurture and educate this creature, leaving it to navigate a harsh and unforgiving world alone. Subjected to fear and violence due to its monstrous appearance, the creature soon turns its anguish toward its creator, demanding a companion to share in its sorrow. Moved by the creatures tragic story, Victor initially agrees but ultimately hesitates, awakening a torrent of ...

Frankenstein is the classic gothic horror novel which has thrilled and engrossed readers/listeners for two centuries. Written by Mary Shelley, it is a story which she intended would ‘curdle the blood and quicken the beatings of the heart.’ The tale is a superb blend of science fiction, mystery and thriller. Victor Frankenstein, driven by the mad dream of creating his own creature, experiments with alchemy and science to build a monster stitched together from dead remains. Once the creature becomes a living breathing articulate entity, it turns on its maker and the novel darkens into tragedy.

Falkner is the final novel by the renowned Mary Shelley, celebrated for her iconic works such as Frankenstein and The Last Man. This poignant tale unfolds the complex love story between Elizabeth Raby, an orphan raised under the harsh rule of a tyrannical guardian, and Gerald Neville, whose mother was driven to her death by the very man who raised Elizabeth. As both men vie for Elizabeths affection, can they find a way to reconcile their pasts for the sake of love? Or will Elizabeth be forced to sacrifice her own happiness? Shelley regarded this as her finest work—dive in and discover your ...

Discover Mary Shelleys haunting short novel, Mathilda, a deeply provocative exploration of a fathers forbidden love for his daughter and the tragic consequences that follow. Suppressed by Shelleys own father and left unpublished until 1959, this powerful narrative delves into themes of obsession, despair, and the complexities of familial bonds.

In this captivating tale, the acclaimed author of Frankenstein offers her unique perspective on an Austen-inspired narrative. When Lord Lodore passes away, his proud wife and their vulnerable daughter are left to navigate a world without protection. As they grapple with societal expectations and the weight of their aristocratic name, themes of gender equality, education, and social justice come to the forefront. Join us as we explore their struggles and triumphs in a world that often undervalues women. - Summary by Stav Nisser.

Ten of Mary Shelley’s best short stories that push the boundaries of Gothic literature Mary Shelley is most known for Frankenstein, but in the years following the release of her magnum opus, which were beset by the loss of several children and her husband, she produced novels, poems, short...

A mentally unstable genius, Victor Frankenstein, inspired by the dreams of ancient alchemists and empowered by modern science, creates a humanoid but fails to nurture and educate it after it comes to life. It wanders alone into a hostile world, where fear of its size and ugliness subjects it to violence and ostracism, which in time it learns to blame upon its maker. As compensation for its suffering, it demands that he create a companion with whom to share its outcast life. Moved by the creature's account of its sufferings, the scientist agrees, but a long period of procrastination awakens ...

In Frankenstein, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley tells the chilling story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist driven by an unrelenting thirst for knowledge and power. In his quest to unlock the secrets of life, Frankenstein creates a creature from the remains of the dead, only to find himself horrified by the monster he has unleashed. The tale of the creature’s struggle for acceptance, and Frankenstein’s descent into despair, raises timeless questions about the dangers of ambition, the power of creation, and the moral responsibilities of humanity.

In Mary Shelley's timeless and haunting classic, "Frankenstein," we are transported into a world where the boundaries of science and morality are pushed to their limits. Dr. Victor Frankenstein, consumed by a fervent desire to unlock the secrets of life, creates a being assembled from disparate limbs of the deceased. Yet, as the creature comes to life, Frankenstein is horrified by the consequences of his ambitious experiment. The outcome is a gripping tale of isolation and revenge.

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, published in 1818, is a landmark Gothic novel that explores themes of ambition, creation, responsibility, and the consequences of playing God. Victor Frankenstein, a young man from Geneva, grows up in a loving and supportive family. He is deeply interested in science and becomes obsessed with understanding the secrets of life. After studying at the University of Ingolstadt, Victor discovers the method for creating life and becomes consumed with the idea of building a living being.

Frankenstein tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Shelley started writing the story when she was 18, and the first edition was published anonymously in London on 1 January 1818, when she was 20. Her name first appeared in the second edition, which was published in Paris in 1821. Shelley travelled through Europe in 1815, moving along the river Rhine in Germany, and stopping in Gernsheim, 17 kilometres (11 mi) away from Frankenstein Castle, where, two centuries before, an alchemist had engaged in experiments.

In this series we explore the many facets of love through literary talents that span both time and country. Love comes in many forms, many shades and many hues. There is one though that society wants more than any other and it is now part of our culture. Yes, the Happy Ending.

Three Gothic Novels is a compelling collection that brings together three quintessential works of Gothic literature: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's Carmilla, and Bram Stoker's Dracula. Each novel delves into the macabre and the supernatural, exploring themes of fear, horror, and the unknown, while also probing deeper questions about humanity, morality, and the boundaries of science and nature. In Frankenstein, Mary Shelley tells the haunting tale of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who defies natural laws to create life, only to be horrified by the monstrous being he brings into existence.

Sci-Fi: The Definitive Collection is a collection of 29 classic science fiction novels and stories, read by esteemed cast of award-winning narrators. Included here are stories by some of the most iconic science fiction writers of all time, including H.G. Wells; Jules Verne; H.P. Lovecraft; Maragret Cavendish; Yevgeny Zamyatin; and more.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. In this volume the Mad Scientist takes centre stage. Naturally the stories come in all shapes and sizes and in the pens of our classic authors the scientists more usually arrive as dark, twisted and evil as they go about their work illuminating humanity as only a mad scientist can.

We are all driven by needs, desires, ambitions and many other forces. Life runs as normal with the obligatory ups and downs. In this volume such literary leviathans as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Nikolai Gogol, Edgar Allan Poe, Charlotte Perkins Gilman and many others provide tales from pens that seep with wisdom and worry.