History of a Six Weeks' Tour" is a travel narrative written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley and Percy Bysshe Shelley. This work was first published in 1817 and chronicles the couple's journey through France, Switzerland, and parts of Germany in 1814. During this six-week tour, Mary and Percy Shelley visited various locations, including Mont Blanc and the Alps. The travelogue reflects their experiences, observations, and thoughts during the journey. Additionally, it provides insights into the Shelleys' relationship and intellectual pursuits. Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is best known for her novel "Frankenstein," while Percy Bysshe Shelley is celebrated as a prominent Romantic poet. "History of a Six Weeks' Tour" offers readers a glimpse into the personal and literary lives of these two influential figures. For those interested in Romantic literature, travel writing, and the lives of Mary and Percy Shelley, this joint travel narrative provides a fascinating perspective on their experiences and the cultural milieu of the early 19th century.
Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a grotesque but sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Shelley started writing the story when she was 18, and the first edition of the novel was published anonymously in London in 1818, when she was 20.
Proserpine & Midas" is a play written by Mary Shelley, best known for her classic novel "Frankenstein." Although Mary Shelley is primarily recognized for her contributions to Gothic fiction, she also wrote poetry and drama throughout her literary career. "Proserpine & Midas" is a two-act verse drama that draws upon classical mythology for its subject matter. Proserpine, also known as Persephone, is a figure from Greek mythology who was abducted by the god of the underworld, Hades, and became the queen of the underworld. Midas, on the other hand, is known for his golden touch, a gift granted to him by the god Dionysus. In Shelley's play, the characters of Proserpine and Midas are brought together in a dramatic exploration of themes such as power, desire, and the consequences of one's actions. The play likely reflects Shelley's interest in mythology and her engagement with the literary and philosophical trends of her time.
Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, is a novel written by English author Mary Shelley about eccentric scientist Victor Frankenstein, who creates a grotesque creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Shelley started writing the story when she was eighteen, and the novel was published when she was twenty. The first edition was published anonymously in London in 1818. Shelley's name appears on the second edition, published in France in 1823. Shelley had travelled through Europe in 1814, journeying along the river Rhine in Germany with a stop in Gernsheim which is just 17 km (10 mi) away from Frankenstein Castle, where two centuries before an alchemist was engaged in experiments. Later, she traveled in the region of Geneva (Switzerland)-where much of the story takes place-and the topics of galvanism and other similar occult ideas were themes of conversation among her companions, particularly her lover and future husband, Percy Shelley. Mary, Percy, Lord Byron, and John Polidori decided to have a competition to see who could write the best horror story. After thinking for days, Shelley dreamt about a scientist who created life and was horrified by what he had made; her dream later evolved into the story within the novel. Frankenstein is infused with elements of the Gothic novel and the Romantic movement and is also considered to be one of the earliest examples of science fiction. Brian Aldiss has argued that it should be considered the first true science fiction story, because unlike in previous stories with fantastical elements resembling those of later science fiction, the central character "makes a deliberate decision" and "turns to modern experiments in the laboratory" to achieve fantastic results. It has had a considerable influence across literature and popular culture and spawned a complete genre of horror stories, films, and plays. Since publication of the novel, the name "Frankenstein" is often used to refer to the monster itself.
No son más que las cuatro, pero es invierno y el sol ya se ha puesto. Ninguna nube refleja ya sus rayos oblicuos en el cielo claro y helado, pero el aire se tiñe de un ligero color rosado que todavía brilla sobre el suelo cubierto de nieve. Vivo sola en una casita perdida en un paraje inmenso y solitario. No me llega ningún eco de vida. Ante mis ojos, la llanura desolada está cubierta de blanco, y encima de las pequeñas colinas abruptas desde donde se desliza la nieve, más escasa aquí que en terreno llano, se advierten solamente unas cuantas manchas negras que han aparecido bajo el efecto del sol del mediodía. Algunos pájaros atacan con su pico el duro hielo que cubre los estanques; ha helado sin cesar. Extraño estado mental el mío. Estoy sola, absolutamente sola en el mundo, el azote del destino ha acabado con mi vida. Sé que voy a morir y me siento feliz, alegre. Siento que me late el pulso y pongo mi mano flácida sobre mi mejilla febril. En mí se agita una mente vivaz y ligera que emite las últimas señales de vida. No veré nunca más las nieves de un nuevo invierno, no sentiré nunca más, lo sé, el calor vivificante de un nuevo verano, y con esta certidumbre empiezo a escribir mi trágica historia. Sin duda alguna una historia como la mía debería desaparecer conmigo, pero un sentimiento indefinible me empuja, y estoy demasiado débil de cuerpo y de espíritu para resistir al menor impulso. Cuando la vida era vigorosa en mí, estaba segura de que su sacrílego horror haría imposible contar esta historia, pero puesto que ahora muero, profano el terror místico que ella me inspira. Así es el bosque de las Euménides donde solo los moribundos son admitidos. Y ahora Edipo va a morir.
History of a Six Weeks' Tour" is a travel narrative written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley and Percy Bysshe Shelley. This work was first published in 1817 and chronicles the couple's journey through France, Switzerland, and parts of Germany in 1814. During this six-week tour, Mary and Percy Shelley visited various locations, including Mont Blanc and the Alps. The travelogue reflects their experiences, observations, and thoughts during the journey. Additionally, it provides insights into the Shelleys' relationship and intellectual pursuits. Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is best known for her novel "Frankenstein," while Percy Bysshe Shelley is celebrated as a prominent Romantic poet. "History of a Six Weeks' Tour" offers readers a glimpse into the personal and literary lives of these two influential figures. For those interested in Romantic literature, travel writing, and the lives of Mary and Percy Shelley, this joint travel narrative provides a fascinating perspective on their experiences and the cultural milieu of the early 19th century.
Proserpine & Midas" is a play written by Mary Shelley, best known for her classic novel "Frankenstein." Although Mary Shelley is primarily recognized for her contributions to Gothic fiction, she also wrote poetry and drama throughout her literary career. "Proserpine & Midas" is a two-act verse drama that draws upon classical mythology for its subject matter. Proserpine, also known as Persephone, is a figure from Greek mythology who was abducted by the god of the underworld, Hades, and became the queen of the underworld. Midas, on the other hand, is known for his golden touch, a gift granted to him by the god Dionysus. In Shelley's play, the characters of Proserpine and Midas are brought together in a dramatic exploration of themes such as power, desire, and the consequences of one's actions. The play likely reflects Shelley's interest in mythology and her engagement with the literary and philosophical trends of her time.
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