Frankenstein & St. Irvyne (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Two Gothic Novels by The ShelleysBy Mary Shelley, Percy Bysshe Shelley
Length12h 44m
About this audiobook
Bringing together Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Percy Bysshe Shelley's St. Irvyne, this volume illuminates the darker currents of British Romanticism: forbidden knowledge, transgression, ambition, mortality, and the unstable boundary between scientific inquiry and supernatural dread. Across the philosophical novel, Gothic romance, confessional fragment, and sensational adventure, the collection reveals how Romantic literature transformed terror into a vehicle for probing ethical responsibility, alienation, and the limits of human aspiration. The Shelleys stand at the center of a radical literary milieu shaped by revolutionary politics, skepticism toward inherited authority, and fascination with the sublime. Read together, these works show two closely connected yet distinct engagements with Gothic convention: one pursuing the moral and intellectual consequences of creation, the other exploring secrecy, desire, and occult restlessness. Their combined presence enriches our understanding of how early nineteenth-century writers negotiated Enlightenment reason, Romantic imagination, and cultural anxieties about power and identity. This collection is recommended for readers seeking a compact yet richly suggestive encounter with Romantic Gothic literature. It offers students, scholars, and general readers alike an opportunity to compare styles, themes, and philosophical preoccupations within a single volume, fostering a compelling dialogue between two works that continue to shape discussions of horror, science, authorship, and the modern self.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenreHorror, General Fiction
Length12 hrs 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 22, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Cursed Relics: 11 Horror Classics
9Volume Two
2Introduction
10Volume Three (pt. 1)
3Author Biography
11Volume Three (pt. 2)
4Historical Context
12St. Irvyne (pt. 1)
5Synopsis (Selection)
13St. Irvyne (pt. 2)
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6Frankenstein (Original 1818 Edition)
14Analysis
7Volume One (pt. 1)
15Reflection
8Volume One (pt. 2)
16Memorable Quotes
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