Mary Shelley in Bath - Fiona Sampson
Fiona Sampson
- Pages · 176 pages
- Publication Date · 01/03/2025
- Genre · Diaries, letters & journals
From the author of Frankenstein, this book bringstogether for the very first time the journals, letters and short stories that MaryShelley wrote while living in Bath from 1816 to 1817. In her brand new introduction, acclaimed poet, historianMary Shelley biographer, Fiona Sampson describes this as a "strange, haunted"period for Mary, which would contribute to the evolution of her iconic Gothic novel, Frankenstein. Mary Shelley in Bath explores how a place can shape awriter's life and work, offering readers a deeper understanding of thepioneering woman behind one of literature's most enduring masterpieces.
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