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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 Last Man is a post-apocalyptic science fiction novel by Mary Shelley, which was first published in 1826. 

The book tells of a future world that has been ravaged by a plague.

(from wikipedia.org)

The last Man

Victor Frankenstein, traversé par une ambition scientifique démesurée, assemble dans son laboratoire des morceaux de plusieurs cadavres afin de donner vie à une créature. Horrifié par sa création hideuse et surhumaine, il prend la fuite. La créature sans nom livrée à elle même s'échappe alors du laboratoire et commence à tuer des innocents. Jusqu'à ce que, un jour, Frankenstein décide de la traquer...

Véritable chef-d'ouvre de la littérature mondiale, et un incontournable du genre gothique, la légende de Frankenstein constitue l'ouvrage iconique de Marie Shelley. Elle puisa son inspiration lors d'un voyage en Suisse aux cotés de Percy Shelley, et leur ami Lord Byron, dans un château un soir d'orage. Ce dernier proposa que chacun écrive une histoire d'épouvante. À seulement dix-neuf ans, Marie Shelley, rédigea l'ouvre la plus aboutie et effrayante de toutes : « Frankenstein ou le Prométhée moderne ». À la fois gothique, épistolaire, horrifique et philosophique, l'ouvre de Mary Shelley fait aujourd'hui partie des textes précurseurs de la science-fiction. Parmi les innombrables adaptations cinématographique, la plus récente est « Victor Frankenstein » avec James McAvoy et Daniel Radcliffe.

Mary Shelley (1797-1851) est une écrivaine anglaise de science-fiction, de fiction historique, de voyage, et de roman gothique. Épousant dès 1816 l'écrivain Percy Bysshe Shelley, elle baigne depuis toute petite dans un milieu favorable au développement de son talent littéraire. Elle jouera un grand rôle dans la diffusion des ouvres posthumes de son mari.

La plus grande ouvre de Marie Shelley est le roman qui inspirera le genre de la science-fiction : « Frankenstein ». Marie Shelley a eu l'idée du roman à l'âge de seulement dix-huit ans alors qu'elle était en vacances en Suisse avec Lord Byron et John William Polidori. Elle a aussi écrit de nombreux ouvrages iconiques tels que le roman apocalyptique « Le dernier homme » et le conte de fiction historique « Valperga ».

Frankenstein

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

Traduction de Hannah Betjeman.  Dossier pédagogique de Cédric Hannedouche. Lors d'un voyage au pôle Nord, Robert Walton vient en aide à Victor Frankenstein. L'homme lui raconte alors son histoire. Passionné de sciences, il a réussi à créer la vie à partir de cadavres. Effrayé par sa propre création, l'homme prend la fuite. Toutefois, le dangereux monstre est prêt à tout pour que le scientifique lui crée une compagne. Écrit par la romancière anglaise Mary Shelley, Frankenstein est le premier roman de science-fiction : un incontournable du genre !   Groupements de textes :  1. Le savant fou en littérature 2. Créatures monstrueuses.

Written by Mary Shelley (1797-1851), Frankenstein is the best-selling horror classic about an experiment that goes horribly wrong, and a monster who swears revenge on his creator. Swiss student Victor Frankenstein uncovers the secret to bringing life to what is lifeless, and in assembling body parts to create a monster, ultimately sets the stage for his own destruction and that of everything he loves when the monster is rejected by society. Penned as part of a competition between Mary Shelley, Lord Byron, and John Polidori to see who could write the best horror story, Frankenstein is resonant with themes of love, friendship, hubris, and fear. It presents the epic battle between man and monster, showing that man is not always capable of controlling that which he creates. Frankenstein was first published anonymously in London in 1818, reflecting English biases towards female authors, and Mary Shelley was not credited as the author of Frankenstein until the French edition was published in 1823. Frankenstein has had a lasting influence on literary tradition, opening the door to literary horror as a genre, and is widely recognized as the first work of science fiction. It has been adapted for film, television, and stage, as well as providing the basis for new works of literary fiction.

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.

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