Name: The Last Man
SKU: 60146818
Price: 1495.00 TWD
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Author: Mary Shelley
ISBN: 9781979417662

Type

Physical Book

Author

Mary Shelley

Publisher

Createspace

Language

English

Pages

692

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9x15.2x3.5 cm

Weight

0.91 kg.

ISBN13

9781979417662

Synopsis "The Last Man"

I VISITED Naples in the year 1818. On the 8th of December of that year, my companion and I crossed the Bay, to visit the antiquities which are scattered on the shores of Baiae. The translucent and shining waters of the calm sea covered fragments of old Roman villas, which were interlaced by sea-weed, and received diamond tints from the chequering of the sun-beams; the blue and pellucid element was such as Galatea might have skimmed in her car of mother of pearl; or Cleopatra, more fitly than the Nile, have chosen as the path of her magic ship. Though it was winter, the atmosphere seemed more appropriate to early spring; and its genial warmth contributed to inspire those sensations of placid delight, which are the portion of every traveller, as he lingers, loath to quit the tranquil bays and radiant promontories of Baiae. We visited the so called Elysian Fields and Avernus: and wandered through various ruined temples, baths, and classic spots; at length we entered the gloomy cavern of the Cumaean Sibyl. Our Lazzeroni bore flaring torches, which shone red, and almost dusky, in the murky subterranean passages, whose darkness thirstily surrounding them, seemed eager to imbibe more and more of the element of light. We passed by a natural archway, leading to a second gallery, and enquired, if we could not enter there also. The guides pointed to the reflection of their torches on the water that paved it, leaving us to form our own conclusion; but adding it was a pity, for it led to the Sibyl's Cave. Our curiosity and enthusiasm were excited by this circumstance, and we insisted upon attempting the passage. As is usually the case in the prosecution of such enterprizes, the difficulties decreased on examination. We found, on each side of the humid pathway, "dry land for the sole of the foot."

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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