The Greatest Works of Mary Shelley
Enriched edition. Frankenstein, The Last Man & More: Gothic Romantic Classics on Science, Humanity, and FateBy Mary Shelley
Length166h 17m
About this audiobook
Mary Shelley's book 'The Greatest Works of Mary Shelley' is a collection of her most famous novels including 'Frankenstein' and 'The Last Man'. Shelley's literary style is characterized by her use of gothic themes, vivid imagery, and deep exploration of human emotions. This collection provides readers with a glimpse into the Romantic era and the evolution of science fiction literature. Each novel delves into complex philosophical questions about life, death, and humanity, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in classic literature. Through her compelling narratives, Shelley challenges societal norms and explores the consequences of playing god through science. The compilation showcases Shelley's ability to create timeless stories that continue to captivate readers to this day. Fans of gothic literature and science fiction will find this collection to be a must-read, as it offers a comprehensive look at Mary Shelley's remarkable writing career.
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★★★★ 4.4 (129)
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length166 hrs 17 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 21, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Light Has Been Broken: 560+ Macabre Classics, Supernatural Mysteries & Dark Tales
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
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