Résultats pour "Mary Shelley" dans Sciences sociales

--WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER-- The Gospel of Mary Magdalene reveals a very different love story from the one we've come to refer to as Christianity. Harvard-trained theologian Meggan Watterson leads us verse by verse through Mary's gospel to illuminate the powerful teachings it contains. A...

In an effort to construct an in-depth biography of the renowned author, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, her son, Sir Percy Shelley, entrusted Florence Marshall with letters and journal excerpts from Shelleys life. Beyond her most famous work, Frankenstein, Shelley also penned travel books and biographies, and held a reputation as a political radical. This exploration, beautifully summarized by Phyllis Vincelli, shines a light on the fascinating life of this literary legend.

A rich, captivating, and darkly humorous look into the evolution of apocalyptic thought, exploring how film and literature interact with developments in science, politics, and culture, and what factors drive our perennial obsession with the end of the world. As Dorian Lynskey writes, “People...

Step into the shoes of renowned English Romantic authors Mary Shelley and Percy Bysshe Shelley in History of a Six Weeks Tour. The narrative chronicles two captivating journeys - a grand tour of Europe in 1814 and a serene trip to Lake Geneva in 1816. Mary, Percy, and Marys stepsister, Claire Clairmont, weave a vivid tapestry of their experiences. The book is divided into three engaging sections, featuring a journal, four descriptive letters, and Percy Shelleys enthralling poem Mont Blanc. Primarily penned and compiled by Mary Shelley, this journal isnt just a travelogue; its a window into the...

A student discovers the secret of animating lifeless matter and, by assembling body parts, creates the monster Frankenstein. Rejected by society, Frankenstein vows revenge on his creator.View our entire collection of podcasts at www.solgood.orgThis is a Librivox Recording. All Librivox recordings are in the public domain.

Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley. Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, Gothic horror novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley that was first published in 1818. The epistolary story follows a scientific genius who brings to life a terrifying monster that torments its creator. It is considered one of the first science-fiction novels. An international sensation, the story has been adapted hundreds of times in different media and has influenced pop culture at large.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/frankenstein-by-mary-w-shelley--6704837/support.

Three works of fiction, two by Mary Wollstonecraft, and one by her daughter Mary Shelley, creator of Frankenstein. In Mary Wollstonecraft's Mary, the heroine flees her young husband in order to nurse her dearest friend, Ann, and finds genuine love, while Maria tells of a desperate young woman who seeks consolation in the arms of another man after the loss of her child. And Mary Shelley's Matilda - suppressed for more than a century - tells the story of a woman alienated from society by the incestuous passion of her father.

In this episode, join us as we dive into Mary Shelley's lesser-known masterpiece, Dracula. Most commonly associated with Bram Stoker, Dracula actually holds roots in the imaginative mind of the iconic Mary Shelley. We explore the origins of this gothic tale, unravel its intricate plot, analyze the characters and their motivations, and discuss the captivating themes introduced in this first part of our series. Whether you're a fan of classic literature, a devoted follower of Mary Shelley's work, or simply curious about the foundations of one of the greatest vampire stories ever written, this ...