The Pole - format ePub

"The Mourner" is a story about a young man named Neville and a young lady named Ellen. In the beginning of the narration, Neville is walking with his fiance Juliet in Virginia Water. They come upon an...

This highly imaginative work of Mary Shelley's twenty-sixth year contains some of the author's most powerful ideas ; but is marred in the commencement by some of her most stilted writing. The account...

In this novel, Mrs. Shelley sets out with the somewhat startling statement of her firm belief that Perkin Warbeck was in reality the lost Duke of York. She is of opinion, that it is impossible for anyone...

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's 'Tales and Stories' is a collection of short narratives that showcase her unique literary style, blending elements of Gothic fiction with philosophical exploration. Each...

Frankenstein oder Frankenstein oder Der moderne Prometheus (Original: Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus) ist ein Roman von Mary Shelley, der 1818 erstmals anonym veröffentlicht wurde. Er erzählt die...

Falkner, published in 1837, is the last novel by Mary Shelley;and as we see from her letter she had been passing through a period of ill-health and depression while writing it, this may account for less...

The story begins on July 16, 1833, the apparent three hundred and twenty-third birthday of the narrator, Winzy, the self-styled "mortal immortal". Winzy recounts the series of events that lead him to...

The Pole is a short story, that was written in close cooperation with Claire Clairmont.

The Dream is a short story by Mary Shelley and deals with a prophetic dream. Constance is in love with Gaspar, who fought on the other side of the French civil war. Since this side has killed her father...

Told as a story within a story, "Ferdinando Eboli" is set in Naples, Italy. The unnamed narrator describes himself as living in a peaceful era void of all thrilling wars such as the Napoleonic wars. The...

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....

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's 'Proserpine and Midas' is a captivating collection of two mythological retellings that showcases Shelley's adeptness at blending classical themes with her innovative storytelling....

In thirteenth-century Florence, Italy, the pro-Papacy Guelphs have re-established supremacy and expelled the pro-imperial Ghibellines following the death of the Ghibelline Manfred, King of Sicily. The...

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's novel 'The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck' tells the tale of a pretender to the English throne during the tumultuous years of the War of the Roses. Written in Shelley's trademark...

Nothing can be more unpresuming than this little volume. It contains the account of some desultory visits by a party of young people to scenes which are now so familiar to our countrymen, that few facts...

Un savant, Victor Frankenstein, parvient à donner vie à un être fait d'un assemblage de morceaux de cadavres. Roman fantastique paru en 1818 où apparaît la victoire sur la mort par le biais de la science....

Le monstre le plus célèbre de la littérature, par la mère des récits fantastiques, Mary Shelley.  Pour les 100 ans de la toute première traduction, Elisabeth Vonarburg, « la grande dame de la SF et de...

It is customary to regard Mary Shelley's claims to literary distinction as so entirely rooted and grounded in her husband's as to constitute a merely parasitic growth upon his fame. It may be unreservedly...

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley: Frankenstein - oder: Der moderne Prometheus | Neu editierte Ausgabe 2020 | Der ehrgeizige Student Viktor Frankenstein erschafft an der damals höchst renommierten Universität...

Mary Shelley began writing Frankenstein when she was only eighteen. At once a Gothic thriller, a passionate romance, and a cautionary tale about the dangers of science, Frankenstein tells the story of...

Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is a novel that tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a hideous, sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Frankenstein;...

I AM the native of a sea-surrounded nook, a cloud-enshadowed land, which, when the surface of the globe, with its shoreless ocean and trackless continents, presents itself to my mind, appears only as...

The Hours have oped the palace of the dawn And through the Eastern gates of Heaven, Aurora Comes charioted on light, her wind-swift steeds, Winged with roseate clouds, strain up the steep. She loosely...

The finished draft of a short novel by Mary Shelley. Its adult theme, concerning a father's incestuous love for his daughter and its consequences, meant that the manuscript was suppressed by Shelley's...

This is a classic horror story, and one of the earliest examples of science fiction. The main characters are Dr. Frankenstein and his creation, the daemon. Shelley called the scientist a "pale student...

The Pilgrims tells the story of an hermit knight who gives shelter to two pilgrims. He begins to tell them about his dramatic and tragic life, when he suddenly perceives, that these pilgrims are not what...

Mary Shelley's groundbreaking work, 'Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus' is a masterful blend of gothic horror and science fiction that continues to captivate readers to this day. The novel explores...

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's iconic novel, 'Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus,' explores themes of ambition, creation, and the consequences of playing god. Written in a Gothic literary style, Shelley's...

A legend of the effects of the French Revolution among the Alps. A piece that is marked by that lofty, sometimes verbose eloquence, which we find in all that lady's writings.

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's 'The Heir of Mondolfo' is a captivating novel that explores themes of inheritance, power struggles, and the complexities of human relationships. Written in the gothic literary...

I was just a broke college student trying to survive. He was the ruthless billionaire who decided I belonged to him.One stolen glance. One possessive touch. That's all it took for Damon Blackwell to claim...

2 Short Action Packed Novels: in Harbor of Safety Eric Jones works a Mafia security guard at the Harbor Hotel, but not all is as it seems. In HitWoman, Jamie Colton becomes an assassin for extra cash...

Isaac Asimov’s Robot series – from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels – contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three...

Three irresistible short stories by the global phenomenon Ali Hazelwood, now available together in paperback for the first time, with an exclusive bonus chapter.Mara, Sadie, and Hannah are friends first,...

A dark and disturbing ebook original from the master of the crime genre.A famous writer asks a boxman to open an old safe that comes with the mansion he's just bought. It's not as easy a job as he's used...

"The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath is a haunting exploration of the human psyche. Set against the backdrop of 1950s America, the novel follows Esther Greenwood, a talented and ambitious young woman, as she...

**Pre-order DREAM COUNT, the searing, exquisite new novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie now!** From the Women's Prize-winning author of Half of a Yellow Sun come twelve...

Following the symbolic unfolding of a solar year, multiple existences intersect their destinies with thoughts and actions halfway between the particular and the abstract.Olga chronologically relives the...

Time traveler Elliot Mercer confronts the harsh realities of Victorian poverty when he seeks out a family photographed in East London's slums in 1895. After meeting widow Sarah Morrison and her four malnourished...

Threads of Childhood reimagines folklore through a lens of modern struggle, blending subtle magical realism with the grit of everyday life. These literary short stories dissect fractured bonds, societal...

A fun fictional account with Taylor Swift as the fictional character in adventures stories.

"The Accidental Time Traveller: Barkerville, 1886" follows time-traveling historian Elliot Mercer as he investigates four individuals from a frontier photograph: Abraham Goldstein, a Jewish pawnbroker...

Stories of life after death, second chances, and the power of enduring love. THE CALLING: A veterinarian discovers she has a special gift with her animals.BRINDLE: A mysterious little girl survives against...

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. “In a moment I was clutched by several hands, and there was no mistaking that they were trying to haul...

All 51 Hercule Poirot short stories presented in chonological order in a single volume – plus a bonus story not seen for more than 70 years. ‘My name is Hercule Poirot and I am probably the...

This ebook contains Oscar Wilde's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook)...

Can the perfect village save the perfect wedding? INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT FROM A POSTCARD FROM ITALY Cher, the landlady of the Duck & Puddle...

Martin Hewitt is ten years old when he meets an abnormally large spider in the woods, and he's immediately enamored by her violence and beauty. It seems she's the only one of her kind, a lone Female without...

After being popped like a balloon by a bus, Travis wakes up in a purgatory-like space with unending gray stretching in all directions. He meets a man there who is covered in jewels and crosses. The man...

Five New Stories, COFFEE CHAOS: Two drunk poor friends fight over an extra large cup of coffee in a car. IRISH SISTERS: A guy dates a girl that lives with her sister. They are both Irish.NO I DON'T THINK...

Welcome to a world where the line between human and alien is blurred. The electrical apocalypse that destroyed Earth was caused by beings who may look like us on the outside, but their neurodiversity...

I'm not savvy enough to fight a bogus lawsuit—but my new attorney's a sultry shark.When Kendra strides into McCafferty Customs with her briefcase and courtroom stare, I figure she'll toss a few legal...

Sherlock Holmes is not only the most famous character in crime fiction, but arguably the most famous character in all fiction. In sixty adventures that pit his extraordinary wits and courage against foreign...

In every corner of the world, stories are told to teach, to warn, and to guide us on how to live our best lives. Among the rich traditions of the Ndebele people, proverbs are a treasure trove of wisdom,...

In the distant future of AD 5000, Cylopet Hornet, an elite agent from the X1574 Secret Agent Division, is sent on a critical mission by The Boss to prevent a catastrophic disruption in history. The notorious...

Cursed to an immortal existence as a vampire, a once-human predator finds twisted pleasure in draining the life from unsuspecting victims. Yet, deep within, a gnawing sense of guilt and impurity festers....

"The Accidental Time Traveller: The Smile in Chongqing" follows historian Elliot Mercer, who possesses the extraordinary ability to travel through time. Intrigued by a photograph showing a woman's genuine...

'Visceral, wild, and so beautifully necessary.' SALMA EL-WARDANY, author of THESE IMPOSSIBLE THINGS'Radojevic’s stories and fragments are so sharp-edged they could draw blood. Fierce, funny and angry.'...

When Karna completes her degree in magical studies, she's disappointed her girlfriend can't make it to the graduation ceremony. Karna doesn't blame Celeste. It's always been a challenge, balancing grad...

The apocalypse finds Alex drunk and living in what's left of Florida with her dead husband's father in his falling-down house. The most rewarding part of her day is wrestling eggs from feral Muscovy ducks...