Name: Mathilda
SKU: 58219595
Price: 846.00 TWD
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Author: Mary Shelley
ISBN: 9781726476812

Type

Physical Book

Author

Mary Shelley

Illustrated by

Elizabeth Nitchie

Publisher

Createspace

Language

English

Pages

156

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9x15.2x0.8 cm

Weight

0.22 kg.

ISBN13

9781726476812

Synopsis "Mathilda"

Mathilda, or Matilda, is the second long work of fiction of Mary Shelley, written between August 1819 and February 1820 and first published posthumously in 1959. It deals with common Romantic themes of incest and suicide. In Mathilda, the title character narrates from her deathbed the tragic story of her life. Having lost her mother at birth, her father leaves her in the care of a cold aunt and disappears for 16 years. He returns, only to eventually confess a shocking secret that tears both of them apart forever.

Mary Shelley

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Mary Shelley (1797-1851) Mary Shelley, born in London in (1797-1851), is the visionary author of Frankenstein, considered the first science fiction novel. Her life was marked by love, tragedy, and creativity. In addition to Frankenstein, she wrote works like The Last Man and Valperga, exploring themes such as ethics, loneliness. Her legacy transcends generations, inspiring debates on science and humanity. Discover in our bookstore her essential books and let yourself be captivated by the imagination and talent of one of the great figures of universal literature.

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