Frankenstein is Mary Shelley’s masterwork, written when she was just eighteen years old and published anonymously in 1818. Widely regarded as the world’s first true science fiction novel, it fuses Gothic horror with profound philosophical inquiry. The novel explores the ethical boundaries of science, the nature of creation and monstrosity, parental responsibility, and the destructive power …
Mathilda & Other Stories (frequently published as Mathilda) is a collection showcasing the short fiction and lesser-known novellas of Mary Shelley, best known as the author of Frankenstein. Written shortly after Frankenstein and the tragic deaths of several of her children, Shelley's short fiction dives deep into Gothic conventions, psychological isolation, forbidden passions, and the supernatu…