Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

History of a Six Weeks' Tour (eBook, ePUB)

A Romantic Journey Through Europe: Landscapes, People, and Emotions

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's 'History of a Six Weeks' Tour' is a captivating travelogue that provides a detailed account of her journey through France, Switzerland, and the Rhine. Written in a descriptive and engaging style, Shelley vividly captures the landscapes, people, and experiences she encounters during her travels. The book also delves into the literary context of the Romantic era, offering insights into the political and social climate of the time. Shelley's exploration of nature and her emotional responses to the places she visits add depth to the narrative, making it a compelling read for those interested in travel literature and Romanticism. Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, best known for her groundbreaking work 'Frankenstein', drew inspiration for 'History of a Six Weeks' Tour' from her own travels with her husband, Percy Bysshe Shelley. Her keen observations and reflective writing style showcase her intellectual curiosity and passion for exploration. I highly recommend 'History of a Six Weeks' Tour' to readers who appreciate travel literature, Romantic poetry, and the works of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. This book offers a unique perspective on the Romantic era and provides valuable insights into the author's personal experiences and reflections while traveling through Europe.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 51
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Dezember 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066061821
• Artikelnr.: 60733511

Autorenporträt

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851) was an English writer, best known for her Gothic novel 'Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus' (1818). The book is considered her masterpiece and an early example of science fiction. She also edited the work of her husband, the poet and philosopher Percy Bysshe Shelley. A significant figure in the Romantic movement in her own right, her work is often praised for its political and feminist themes.

Inhaltsangabe

* Acknowledgments
* Abbreviations
* Introduction
* Note on the Text
* List of Maps
* Select Bibliography
* A Selected Chronology of the Shelleys
* History of a Six Weeks' Tour
* Appendix A:Extract from Mary and Percy's journal for 29-31 August
1814
* Appendix B: Extract from Claire Clairmont's journal for August 1814
* Appendix C: Letter from Claire Clairmont to Lord Byron of spring 1816
* Appendix : Letter from Percy Shelley to Thomas Love Peacock of 17
July 1816
* Appendix E: Extract from Mary and Percy's journal for 21-27 July 1816
* Appendix : Lord Byron's note to line 111 of The Prisoner of Chillon
* Appendix H: Percy Shelley's draft of 'Mont Blanc' in the Scrope
Davies Notebook
* Appendix I: Extract from Mary Shelley's novel The Last Man
* Explanatory Notes