Length127h 39m
About this audiobook
Mary Shelley's collection of novels, starting with her groundbreaking work 'Frankenstein,' showcases her unique literary style and exploration of themes such as the consequences of playing god, the complexities of human nature, and the impact of society on individuals. Her ability to intertwine gothic elements with philosophical inquiries makes her a pioneer of science fiction and horror literature. With each novel, Shelley delves deeper into the human psyche, challenging readers to question their own beliefs and values. The vivid imagery and intricate plots in her novels captivate the reader, leaving a lasting impression long after the final page is turned. Mary Shelley's life experiences, including the tragic loss of her mother and difficulties with her own family, undoubtedly influenced her writing. Her profound understanding of grief, isolation, and the power of imagination is evident in each of her novels. Shelley's personal struggles and the societal issues of her time greatly impacted her work, adding depth and complexity to her narratives. I highly recommend 'The Complete Novels' by Mary Shelley to readers who appreciate thought-provoking literature, rich in symbolism and psychological depth. This collection is a must-read for fans of classic literature and anyone interested in exploring the darker aspects of the human condition through the lens of a visionary writer.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.5 (44)
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GenreHistorical Fiction, Romance
Length127 hrs 39 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 21, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE COMPLETE PALLISER NOVELS (All 6 Novels in One Edition)
26Frankenstein (Revised Edition, 1831)
2Introduction
27Chapter 1
3Author Biography
28Chapter 2
4Historical Context
29Chapter 3
5Synopsis (Selection)
30Chapter 4
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6Novels
31Chapter 5
7Frankenstein (Original Edition, 1818)
32Chapter 6
8Preface
33Chapter 7
9Volume One
34Chapter 8
10Chapter One
35Chapter 9
11Chapter Two
36Chapter 10
12Chapter Three
37Chapter 11
13Chapter Four
38Chapter 12
14Chapter Five
39Chapter 13
15Chapter Six
40Chapter 14
16Chapter Seven
41Chapter 15
17Volume Two
42Chapter 16
18Volume Three
43Chapter 17
19Chapter One
44Chapter 18
20Chapter Two
45Chapter 19
21Chapter Three
46Chapter 20
22Chapter Four
47Chapter 21
23Chapter Five
48Chapter 22
24Chapter Six
49Chapter 23
25Chapter Seven
50Chapter 24
FRANKENSTEIN (The Uncensored 1818 Edition)Mary Shelley8h 2m4.2 (86.8K)$1.99 · $0.00
FrankensteinMary Shelley9h 42m4.1 (2.2M)$1 · $0.00
The Greatest Works of Mary ShelleyMary Shelley166h 18m4.4 (129)$1.99 · $0.00
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Warlock's Play: 550+ Supernatural Mysteries, Macabre & Horror ClassicsMary Shelley, Bram Stoker, Edgar Allan Poe, Henry James, Algernon Blackwood, H. P. Lovecraft, M. R. James, Wilkie Collins, E. F. Benson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Machen, William Hope Hodgson, Arthur Conan Doyle, Grant Allen, Théophile Gautier, Richard Marsh, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Thomas Hardy, Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling, Guy de Maupassant, Elizabeth Gaskell, Mark Twain, Daniel Defoe, Jerome K. Jerome, Fitz-James O'Brien, Catherine Crowe, Émile Erckmann, Alexandre Chatrian, Pedro De Alarçon, Walter Hubbell, Amelia B. Edwards, Washington Irving, John Meade Falkner, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Louisa M. Alcott, Edith Nesbit, Mary Louisa Molesworth, Francis Marion Crawford, John Kendrick Bangs, Gertrude Atherton, J. K. Huysmans, John Buchan, Sabine Baring-Gould, Cleveland Moffett, Louis Tracy, Nikolai Gogol, James Malcolm Rymer, Thomas Peckett Prest, Frederick Marryat, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, H. G. Wells, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, W. W. Jacobs, H. H. Munro (Saki), Wilhelm Hauff, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Robert W. Chambers, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Thomas De Quincey, William Makepeace Thackeray, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Robert E. Howard, David Lindsay, Marie Belloc Lowndes, Edward Bellamy, Jack London, Pliny the Younger, Helena Blavatsky, Fergus Hume, Florence Marryat, Villiers de l'Isle Adam, William Archer, William F. Harvey, Katherine Rickford, Ralph Adams Cram, Leopold Kompert, Brander Matthews, Vincent O'Sullivan, Ellis Parker Butler, A. T. Quiller-Couch, Fiona Macleod, Lafcadio Hearn, William T. Stead, Gambier Bolton, Andrew Jackson Davis, Nizida, Walter F. Prince, Chester Bailey Fernando, Leonard Kip, Frank R. Stockton, Bithia Mary Croker, Catherine L. Pirkis, Leonid Andreyev, Anatole France, Olivia Howard Dunbar, Richard Le Gallienne, Sax Rohmer, Horace Walpole, William Thomas Beckford, Matthew Gregory Lewis, Ann Radcliffe, Jane Austen, John William Polidori, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Marjorie Bowen, George W. M. Reynolds, M. P. Shiel, Adelbert von Chamisso, S. Mukerji965h 13m$1.99 · $0.00
FRANKENSTEIN (The Original 1818 Edition)Mary Shelley8h 1m4.1 (2.3M)$1 · $0.00
FrankensteinMary Shelley7h 4m4.1 (1.8M)$6 · $0.00
FrankesteinMary Shelley7h 8m4.1 (2.2M)$19 · $0.00
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The Women of Horror: 30 Timeless Horror Classics by Female AuthorsMary Shelley, Ann Ward Radcliffe, Francis Marion Crawford, Marie Corelli, Carolyn Wells, S. Baring-Gould, Emily Brontë, Mrs. Loudon, Baroness Orczy, Marie Conway Oemler, Eliza Parsons, Eleanor Sleath, Jane Austen, Clara Reeve, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth, Duchess, Louisa May Alcott, George Sand, Mrs. Oliphant, Mary Noailles Murfree, Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman, Amelia B. Edwards, Edith Wharton, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Alice Jane Chandler Webster, E. Nesbit256h 37m4.0 (19)$1.99
In the Dawn of Science Fiction: 22 Groundbreaking NovelsMary Shelley, Jonathan Swift, Jules Verne, Mrs. Loudon, John Ames Mitchell, H. G. Wells, John Munro, Robert W. Chambers, Guy Thorne, David Franklin Powell, George Allan England, Garrett Putman Serviss, Edward Bellamy, Edwin Lester Linden Arnold, Homer Eon Flint, Robert Cromie182h 2m$1.99
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