The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck (Unabridged)
Enriched edition.By Mary Shelley
Length21h 24m
About this audiobook
Mary Shelley's 'The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck' is a historical novel that delves into the life and adventures of Perkin Warbeck, a pretender to the English throne in the 15th century. Through richly detailed descriptions and vivid imagery, Shelley paints a captivating portrait of Warbeck's rise and fall, exploring themes of power, identity, and ambition. The novel is written in Shelley's signature gothic style, with elements of romance and historical accuracy that immerse readers in the tumultuous period of the Wars of the Roses. This unabridged edition allows readers to fully appreciate Shelley's masterful storytelling and intricate character development. As a pioneering female writer of the 19th century, Shelley's unique perspective and literary prowess shine through in this gripping tale of political intrigue and personal betrayal.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.6 (54)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHistory
Length21 hrs 24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 21, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck
26Chapter XVII
2(Unabridged)
27Volume II.
3Introduction
28Chapter I
4Synopsis
29Chapter II
5Historical Context
30Chapter III
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6Author Biography
31Chapter IV
7The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck (Unabridged)
32Chapter V
8Volume I.
33Chapter VI
9Chapter I
34Chapter VII
10Chapter II
35Chapter VIII
11Chapter III
36Chapter IX
12Chapter IV
37Chapter X
13Chapter V
38Chapter XI
14Chapter VI
39Chapter XII
15Chapter VII
40Chapter XIII
16Chapter VIII
41Chapter XIV
17Chapter IX
42Chapter XV
18Chapter X
43Chapter XVI
19Chapter XI
44Chapter XVII
20Chapter XI
45Chapter XIII
21Chapter XII
46Volume III.
22Chapter XIII
47Chapter I
23Chapter XIV
48Chapter II
24Chapter XV
49Chapter III
25Chapter XVI
50Chapter IV
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