First published in 1826, The Last Man is an apocalyptic sci-ence fiction work by Mary Shelley. A courtly society at the crossroads between monarchy and republic is afflicted by a serious epidemic that threatens the survival of all mankind. Will Lionel be able to save the few who are faithful to him?...

"I started from my sleep with horror; a cold dew covered my forehead, my teeth chattered, and every limb became convulsed; when, by the dim and yellow light of the moon, as it forced its way through the window shutters, I beheld the wretch—the miserable monster whom I had created....

The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck – Mary Shelley – The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck: A Romance is an 1830 historical novel by Mary Shelley about the life of Perkin Warbeck. The book takes a Yorkist point of view and proceeds from the conceit that Perkin Warbeck died in childhood and the supposed impostor was indeed Richard of Shrewsbury....

The Dream – Mary Shelley – The time of the occurrence of the little legend about to be narrated, was that of the commencement of the reign of Henry IV of France, whose accession and conversion, while they brought peace to the kingdom whose throne he ascended, were inadequate to heal the deep wounds mutually inflicted by the inimical parties....

Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is an 1818 novel written by English author Mary Shelley. Frankenstein tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment....

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This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus\\\" tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a grotesque, sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment....

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