Lives of the Most Eminent Literary and Scientific Men & Women (Vol. 1-5)

Lives of the Most Eminent Literary and Scientific Men & Women (Vol. 1-5)
Author: Mary Shelley
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 1546
Release: 2023-12-25
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
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Mary Shelley's 'Lives of the Most Eminent Literary and Scientific Men & Women (Vol. 1-5)' is a comprehensive collection of biographies that explores the lives and works of notable figures in the literary and scientific communities. Through her detailed narratives, Shelley delves into the personal struggles, professional achievements, and lasting legacies of these influential individuals. Utilizing a blend of historical context and critical analysis, Shelley's writing style is both informative and engaging, making this collection an invaluable resource for readers interested in the lives of prominent figures in the arts and sciences. The meticulous research and profound insights offered in these volumes showcase Shelley's dedication to preserving the memory of these extraordinary men and women. As the daughter of renowned intellectuals Mary Wollstonecraft and William Godwin, Shelley's own literary background and intellectual curiosity undoubtedly influenced her decision to compile this significant anthology. Readers with a passion for biographical studies, literary history, and intellectual pursuits will find Shelley's 'Lives of the Most Eminent Literary and Scientific Men & Women' to be a captivating and enlightening read.

The Novels and Selected Works of Mary Shelley Vol 8

The Novels and Selected Works of Mary Shelley Vol 8
Author: Nora Crook
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 454
Release: 2020-04-30
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1000748901

These eight volumes contain the works of Mary Shelley and include introductions and prefatory notes to each volume. Included in this edition are "Frankenstein" (1818), "Matilda" ((1819), "Valperga" (1823), "The Last Man" (1826), "Perkin Warbeck" (1830) and "Lodore" (1835).

Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley

Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley
Author: Helen M. Buss
Publisher: Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 088920943X

Pioneers in life writing, Mary Wollstonecraft, author of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792), and Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein (1818 ), are now widely regarded as two of the leading writers of the Romantic period. They are both responsible for opening up new possibilities for women in genres traditionally dominated by men. This volume brings together essays on Wollstonecraft’s and Shelley’s life writing by some of the most prominent scholars in Canada, Australia, and the United States. It also includes a full-length play by award-winning Canadian playwright Rose Scollard. Together, the essays and the play explore the connections between mother and daughter, between writing and life, and between criticism and creation. They offer a new understanding of two important writers, of a literary period, and of emergent modes of life writing. Essayists include Judith Barbour, Betty T. Bennett, Anne K. Mellor, Charles E. Robinson, Eleanor Ty, and Lisa Vargo. Among the works discussed are Wollstonecraft’s Vindication, Letters from Norway, and Maria; or, The Wrongs of Woman; William Godwin’s Memoirs of Wollstonecraft; and Shelley’s Frankenstein, The Last Man, Ladore, and Rambles in Germany and Italy.