History of a Six Weeks' Tour (eBook, ePUB) - Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft
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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…mehr

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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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Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851) is a luminary of the literary world, renowned primarily for her groundbreaking gothic novel, 'Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus' (1818). The daughter of political philosopher William Godwin and feminist advocate Mary Wollstonecraft, she was steeped in intellectual radicalism from a young age. Shelley's writing career extended beyond her magnum opus, including works such as 'The Last Man' and 'Lodore.' Among her less celebrated but culturally significant writings is 'History of a Six Weeks' Tour' (1817), a travel narrative co-authored with her husband, the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. This epistolary account provides insights into the couple's travels through Europe. The book possesses the remarkable duality of being both detailed guide through the vistas and a reflection of Shelley's own pioneering spirit and inquisitive intellect. As an author, Shelley's style welds the lyrical romanticism of the era with the nascent stirrings of gothic and speculative fiction, portending the science fiction genre. In her works, the pervasive themes of knowledge's dangers, nature's sublime power, and societal constructs echo her lived experiences and the influence of her literary circle. Shelley's legacy endures, her works continuing to provoke thought about the interplay of innovation, ethics, and the human condition.