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Frankenstein ou le Prométhée moderne

Dans ce roman situé à la fin de la guerre des Deux-Roses, Mary Shelley relate les aventures de Richard d'York, qui, forcé de prendre le nom de Perkin Warbeck pour fuir son ennemi Henri VII, tente de conquérir le trône d'Angleterre. Ce roman méconnu est traduit ici pour la première fois en français.

Les Aventures de Perkin Warbeck

THE other nations of Europe were yet immersed in barbarism, when Italy, where the light of civilization had never been wholly eclipsed, began to emerge from the darkness of the ruin of the Western Empire, and to catch from the East the returning rays of literature and science. At the beginning of the fourteenth century Dante had already given a permanent form to the language which was the offspring of this revolution; he was personally engaged in those political struggles, in which the elements of the good and evil that have since assumed a more permanent form were contending; his disappointment and exile gave him leisure to meditate, and produced his Divina Comedia.

Lombardy and Tuscany, the most civilized districts of Italy, exhibited astonishing specimens of human genius; but at the same time they were torn to pieces by domestic faction, and almost destroyed by the fury of civil wars. The ancient quarrels of the Guelphs and the Ghibelines were started with renovated zeal, under the new distinctions of Bianchi and Neri. The Ghibelines and the Bianchi were the friends of the emperor, asserting the supremacy and universality of his sway over all other dominion, ecclesiastical or civil: the Guelphs and the Neri were the partizans of liberty. Florence was at the head of the Guelphs, and employed, as they were employed by it in their turn, the Papal power as a pretext and an instrument.

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Frankenstein, ou le Prométhée moderne

In the flattest and least agreeable part of the county of Essex, about five miles from the sea, is situated a village or small town, which may be known in these pages by the name of Longfield. Longfield is distant eight miles from any market town, but the simple inhabitants, limiting their desires to their means of satisfying them, are scarcely aware of the kind of desert in which they are placed. Although only fifty miles from London, few among them have ever seen the metropolis. Some claim that distinction from having visited cousins in Lothbury and viewed the lions in the tower. There is a mansion belonging to a wealthy nobleman within four miles, never inhabited, except when a parliamentary election is going forward. No one of any pretension to consequence resided in this secluded nook, except the honourable Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry; she ought to have been the shining star of the place, and she was only its better angel. Benevolent, gentle, and unassuming, this fair sprig of nobility had lived from youth to age in the abode of her forefathers, making a part of this busy world, only through the kindliness of her disposition, and her constant affection for one who was far away.

Lodore

As "the last man, " Lionel Verney is witness to a plague that destroys mankind in the last days of the twenty-first century. As part of the English ruling elite, Lionel and his family are able to escape the epidemic, but as their numbers dwindle, Lionel is eventually left alone to ponder both his fate and that of the world he knew. First published in 1826, The Last Man is notable for author Mary Shelley's fictional portrayals of her late husband, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and their close friend, Lord Byron. The novel's apocalyptic setting provided the backdrop for Shelley to explore themes of selfishness and brutality alongside of loyalty and love. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

The Last Man

Witness a chilling tale of ambition and creation gone awry. Dr. Victor Frankenstein, driven by a thirst for knowledge, assembles a grotesque creature from stolen body parts. Horrified by his creation, he abandons it, setting off a chain of tragic events. The lonely and misunderstood creature seeks revenge on its creator, unleashing a haunting battle between man and monster. Shelley's masterpiece delves into themes of ethics, identity, and the consequences of playing god. A gripping Gothic novel that continues to resonate, "Frankenstein" is a cautionary tale that explores the boundaries of science and the depths of the human soul. ABOUT THE AUTHORMary Shelley (1797-1851) was a brilliant and pioneering British writer, best known for her groundbreaking novel "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus." Born Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, she emerged as a literary prodigy, fusing Gothic horror with thought-provoking themes of science, ethics, and the human condition. Her iconic creation, the tormented scientist Victor Frankenstein and his monstrous creation, has become a timeless symbol of the consequences of unchecked ambition and the essence of humanity. As the daughter of esteemed intellectuals Mary Wollstonecraft and William Godwin, Shelley was destined for literary greatness. Her tumultuous life, marked by personal loss and intense creativity, profoundly influenced her literary works. A true trailblazer in a male-dominated era, she defied convention and carved a path for female writers, leaving an indelible mark on literature and inspiring generations of authors to come. Mary Shelley's legacy endures as a testament to the power of the imagination and the enduring fascination with the dark corners of the human psyche.

Frankenstein - or, The Modern Prometheus

In a dark laboratory shrouded in mystery and secrets, a young scientist defies the laws of nature and embarks on a perilous quest for immortality. Driven by ambition and haunted by a relentless curiosity, Victor Frankenstein hurls himself into a realm where life and death blur into a macabre dance.

Assembling body parts stolen from the grave, he stitches together a grotesque being, an abomination that awakens with a spark of electricity. But what he creates is far more than he bargained for-a creature with a mind as tormented as its disfigured form.

Frankenstein, a timeless tale of science and morality, explores the boundaries of human knowledge and the weighty consequences of playing god. As the creature grapples with its existence and yearns for acceptance, Frankenstein must confront the horrors he has unleashed upon the world.

From the icy peaks of the Swiss Alps to the mist-laden streets of 19th-century Europe, this Gothic masterpiece delves deep into the darkest corners of the human psyche. Mary Shelley's enduring classic delves into themes of love, loneliness, and the search for identity, challenging our understanding of what it means to be human.

With its atmospheric prose and haunting narrative, Frankenstein continues to captivate readers across generations. Dive into the depths of this chilling tale and discover the tragic consequences of tampering with life's eternal mysteries. Will Victor Frankenstein find redemption, or will his creation become the instrument of his ultimate downfall? The answers lie within the pages of this timeless masterpiece.

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