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Author: Lesley McDowell Publisher: Saraband ISBN: 1915089026 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 272
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"Monstrously good." - Louise Welsh. London, 1823. Mary Shelley's real-life friend Isabella Baxter Booth is 'disturbed in her reason' - seeing ghosts and dependent on narcoti to escape a hellish life with an increasingly violent, deranged husband. Fearful of her own murderous impulses towards him, Isabella flees for her childhood home in Scotland, where she meets an ambitious young doctor, Alexander Balfour. He will stop at nothing to establish a reputation as a genius in the emerging science of psychiatry and he believes that Isabella could be the key to his greatness. But as his own torments threaten to overwhelm Alexander, is he really the best judge of which way madness lies?
Author: Lesley McDowell Publisher: Saraband ISBN: 1915089026 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 272
Book Description
"Monstrously good." - Louise Welsh. London, 1823. Mary Shelley's real-life friend Isabella Baxter Booth is 'disturbed in her reason' - seeing ghosts and dependent on narcoti to escape a hellish life with an increasingly violent, deranged husband. Fearful of her own murderous impulses towards him, Isabella flees for her childhood home in Scotland, where she meets an ambitious young doctor, Alexander Balfour. He will stop at nothing to establish a reputation as a genius in the emerging science of psychiatry and he believes that Isabella could be the key to his greatness. But as his own torments threaten to overwhelm Alexander, is he really the best judge of which way madness lies?
Author: Timothy Vance Kaufman-Osborn Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 0847685640 Category : Technology Languages : en Pages : 306
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The Frankenstein nature of Chernobyl's nuclear reactor is the author's main venture into contemporary technology. Kaufman-Osborn (political theory, Whitman College) symbolically explores the relationship between human beings and their creations, and how gender informs that relationship. From the title, some may expect this to be a feminist analysis. In a sense it is, elaborating upon Judith Butler's ideas in Gender Trouble that gender is imposed by norm-governed dualisms of "performativity" (what Kaufman-Osborn terms "the gender-specific forms of divided labor"). The author waxes eloquently on artifacts as agents, agents as artifacts, exemplary artifacts (shield, cyborg, and reactor), and the myths of Prometheus and Philomela' loom. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author: Amy Gerstler Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 110114498X Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 97
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A surreal new collection from an acclaimed poet Hallucinogenic plants chant in chorus. A thoughtful dog grants an interview. A caterpillar offers life advice. Amy Gerstler’s newest collection of poetry, Dearest Creature, marries fact and fiction in a menagerie of dramatic monologues, twisted love poems, and epistolary pleadings. Drawing on sources as disparate as Lewis Carroll and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, as well as abnormal psychology, etiquette, and archaeology texts, these darkly imaginative poems probe what it means to be a sentient, temporary, flesh-and-blood beast, to be hopelessly, vividly creaturely.
Author: Mary Shelley Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1607109565 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 163
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Horror. Romance. Science. A classic tale that would be a fright to miss! The idea for the story came to the author, Mary Shelley, in a dream she had about a scientist who had created life and was horrified by what he had made. This Gothic-style romance is among the first of true science fiction novels, if not the first. A young scientist named Victor Frankenstein, after going through his own near-death experience, decides to play God and create life in the form of a grotesque creature, which turns into a nightmare. Through his experience, he learns that the gift of life is precious, not disposable. His journey and personal transformation has deeply affected readers. * This widely popular classic tells a tale of devastating consequences for those pursuing power and glory. Frankenstein is a must-read for any lover of classic literature and science fiction.
Author: Bram Stoker Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 168195740X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 838
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Read the Original Halloween Spooky Stories This Classic Horror Collection is the ultimate book bundle for readers of classic gothic, vampire, horror and science fiction. Each masterful novel in this collection has inspired numerous adaptations, re-imaginings, and even whole genres of fiction. This collection contains: • Dracula by Bram Stoker • Frankenstein by Mary Shelley • The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving • The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson • The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells This Classic Horror Collection has been professionally formatted for e-readers and includes a linked table of contents. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it.
Author: Various Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com ISBN: 1458798410 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 14663
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Compiled in 4 volumes, "The Best 195 Classics Ever Written" brings together exceptional works by distinguished authors including renowned names like Charles Dickens, Henry James, Jane Austen and William Shakespeare. Aiming to provide the best compilation of classical works for its lovers, this amazing collection has a wonderful blend of relationships, emotions, fantasy and adventure that attracted everyone for generations and inspired many films, television serials and stage adaptations.
Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 679
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Embark on an Unforgettable Journey Through Shelley's Masterpieces Delve into the hauntingly beautiful world of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley with this captivating 2 Ebook combo, offering an unparalleled exploration of the human condition, ambition, and the pursuit of knowledge. Book 1: Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus Step into the realm of gothic horror as Shelley weaves a tale of scientific ambition gone awry. Follow the tragic story of Victor Frankenstein and his monstrous creation, grappling with themes of identity, responsibility, and the consequences of playing god. Shelley's masterpiece continues to captivate readers with its timeless relevance and profound moral implications. Book 2: The Last Man Immerse yourself in a dystopian vision of the future as Shelley transports you to a world ravaged by plague. Follow the journey of Lionel Verney, the last survivor of humanity, as he navigates a desolate landscape haunted by loss and despair. Shelley's prophetic tale offers a poignant commentary on human folly and the fragility of civilization. Explore the Depths of Human Existence: Will Hubris Lead to Redemption or Ruin? Join the Literary Odyssey! As you traverse Shelley's evocative narratives, contemplate the limits of human ambition and the enduring quest for meaning. Can we confront the monsters we create, or are we doomed to be consumed by our own hubris? The answers lie within these profound tales, beckoning you to embark on a journey of introspection and enlightenment. Unlock the Gates of Literary Splendor - Begin Your Voyage Today!
Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 231
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Desperate in his search of the secret of life, young Dr Victor Frankenstein attempts to construct and then bring to life a previously inanimate creature. He succeeds, yet immediately finds himself horrified and repulsed by the fruit of his long-lasting labors and, as a result, abandons the creature without a word. This action begins a series of tragic events in the life of the scientist, as the enraged monster begins his quest to fill every minute of Dr. Frankenstein’s life with terror, dread and misery. First published in 1818, this novel continues to captivate the audience today. Frankenstein is not merely a horror story, but, rather, a tale that would make its readers ponder on the pursuit of knowledge and explore what monstrosity truly means.
Author: Mary Shelley Publisher: 谷月社 ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 243
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Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley I am by birth a Genevese, and my family is one of the most distinguished of that republic. My ancestors had been for many years counsellors and syndics, and my father had filled several public situations with honour and reputation. He was respected by all who knew him for his integrity and indefatigable attention to public business. He passed his younger days perpetually occupied by the affairs of his country; a variety of circumstances had prevented his marrying early, nor was it until the decline of life that he became a husband and the father of a family. As the circumstances of his marriage illustrate his character, I cannot refrain from relating them. One of his most intimate friends was a merchant who, from a flourishing state, fell, through numerous mischances, into poverty. This man, whose name was Beaufort, was of a proud and unbending disposition and could not bear to live in poverty and oblivion in the same country where he had formerly been distinguished for his rank and magnificence. Having paid his debts, therefore, in the most honourable manner, he retreated with his daughter to the town of Lucerne, where he lived unknown and in wretchedness. My father loved Beaufort with the truest friendship and was deeply grieved by his retreat in these unfortunate circumstances. He bitterly deplored the false pride which led his friend to a conduct so little worthy of the affection that united them. He lost no time in endeavouring to seek him out, with the hope of persuading him to begin the world again through his credit and assistance. Beaufort had taken effectual measures to conceal himself, and it was ten months before my father discovered his abode. Overjoyed at this discovery, he hastened to the house, which was situated in a mean street near the Reuss. But when he entered, misery and despair alone welcomed him. Beaufort had saved but a very small sum of money from the wreck of his fortunes, but it was sufficient to provide him with sustenance for some months, and in the meantime he hoped to procure some respectable employment in a merchant's house. The interval was, consequently, spent in inaction; his grief only became more deep and rankling when he had leisure for reflection, and at length it took so fast hold of his mind that at the end of three months he lay on a bed of sickness, incapable of any exertion....
Author: Lesley McDowell
Author: Lesley McDowell
Author: Timothy Vance Kaufman-Osborn
Author: Amy Gerstler
Author: Mary Shelley
Author: Bram Stoker
Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
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Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Author: Mary Shelley