Andrew Hodgson

Elizabeth Hitchener (1783–1821) is best known to literary history for a brief but intense friendship with Percy Bysshe Shelley, during which he declared her 'the sister of my soul'. When, in 1812, the friendship fell apart, Shelley turned on her. She was, he said, 'an ugly, hermaphroditical beast of a woman'. He labelled her 'The Brown Demon'. This Element is the first biographical and critical study of a schoolmistress, letter-writer, and poet, whose achievements transcend Shelley's denigrating characterisation. Drawing on fresh archival research, it uncovers a wealth of new information about Hitchener's life and shows how she benefitted from and engaged with late-eighteenth century traditions of radical and proto-feminist thought. It offers both a revisionary account of Hitchener's correspondence with Shelley-based on newly edited manuscripts-and her achievements as a poet, attending in particular to the generic and argumentative complexity of her topographical poem The Weald of Sussex (1822).

Elizabeth Hitchener (1783–1821) is best known to literary history for a brief but intense friendship with Percy Bysshe Shelley, during which he declared her 'the sister of my soul'. When, in 1812, the friendship fell apart, Shelley turned on her. She was, he said, 'an ugly, hermaphroditical beast of a woman'. He labelled her 'The Brown Demon'. This Element is the first biographical and critical study of a schoolmistress, letter-writer, and poet, whose achievements transcend Shelley's denigrating characterisation. Drawing on fresh archival research, it uncovers a wealth of new information about Hitchener's life and shows how she benefitted from and engaged with late-eighteenth century traditions of radical and proto-feminist thought. It offers both a revisionary account of Hitchener's correspondence with Shelley-based on newly edited manuscripts-and her achievements as a poet, attending in particular to the generic and argumentative complexity of her topographical poem The Weald of Sussex (1822).

Contains the full Volumes 11 and 12 Can a City Catch a Break Already? The attack continues and the situation in the City of Duels worsens by the moment. Ray Starling steps outside the city's walls to stop the mastermind behind it all...but with Franklin's menacing RSK standing in his way, has Ray finally met his match? And even if he can overcome this, is he ready for Giga Professor's "Plan C"? Then, Franklin puts his Monster Factory into overdrive outside Gideon, causing beastly hordes to loom over the city. Something else seems to be stirring beneath the duel arena as well... Ray finds himself hard-pressed to handle the overwhelming crowd that stands against him, even with his own reinforcements at hand. It's clear that a job like this calls for area denial on a massive scale--and luckily for Gideon, Altar's very own King of Destruction is ready to step up and toss his own brand of chaos into the fray

The [King of Plagues] is a disaster in human form who once roamed the world of Infinite Dendrogram, leaving only carnage in his wake. He destroyed an entire country and murdered [The Hero], the pinnacle of tian-kind...but not even that was enough to sate

Hugo and Cyco sign on as bodyguards for a trip aboard a luxury sand liner in response to a request from Moneygold, King of Revelry. They know all too well that any task coming from a Superior can’t possibly be as simple as it seems, and their suspicions are soon justified when the ship becomes a war zone between multiple rival factions. Just what plans do these organizations have for the sand liner, or is it the cargo they’re all after instead? Numerous Superior Jobs converge upon this jewel of the desert —including The Weapon, Murder Princess, King of Burglary, and Over Pilot—each with their own schemes in motion. Hugo has no choice but to face the ensuing carnage...but can he emerge victorious in this capriccio on the sands?

As if eight children wasn’t enough work for Touya already, he’s really got his hands full with the ninth one. Why’s that, you ask? Well, for starters, he just got word that she’s embroiled in a foreign succession crisis. What other chaos will his youngest daughter unleash upon the world? Find out in this gripping tale of swords, sorcery, and dresses!

Death Period settles into their new home in Gideon, the City of Duels, as the Tournaments are about to begin. Many powerful Masters have gathered from all over for the right to challenge a special UBM...but in a strange twist of fate, Ray Starling finds himself up against an opponent that even Altar’s Superiors would hesitate to fight! Meanwhile, Sechs and his Illegal Frontier begin their plan to break out of the gaol, setting off a cascade of consequences that will ripple throughout the world. Will Ray emerge victorious? Will Sechs’s unthinkable plot succeed? Or might this escalating chain of events cause something even worse, as the Overlord of Dreams’ slumber becomes uncomfortably restless...?

Ray and his new alliance, Death Period, are preparing for a major dueling event when they suddenly meet some surprising new recruits! As the clan grows even larger, it might be time for them to find a home of their own. Luckily for them, Count Gideon appears with a most unexpected offer in mind... At the same time, Sechs and his coconspirators deep in the gaol are putting the final touches on a plan more heinous than any before. The past and present converge to reveal a long-held secret known only to the King of Destruction...and the King of Crime!

Containes the Full Volume 9 & 10: A City Under SiegeThe City of Duels remains under attack, and Gideon’s peace has been shattered by the malicious machinations of Giga Professor Franklin! Marie moves in hot pursuit of her target but is stopped by the King of Orchestras as he forces her to put her trump card into play. As Ray and his companions push through their trials, an old ally—the Magingear pilot Hugo Lesseps—stands in their way with his Embryo’s icy powers. And who knows what else the Giga Professor has up his sleeve... When sinister schemes clash with unwavering conviction, who will emerge victorious?

One more sun comes sliding down the skyTouya’s got a kingdom to run, so he can’t let familial fuss from eight children keep him away from his civic duties! As domestic and international issues pile up before him, will he be able to manage it all with so many mischievous mouths to feed? And what of the wicked devout, continuing their malicious machinations under the cover of night? Just how many of them are there now, and what are they plotting in the far west? Find out in this installment full of swords, sorcery, and flashback episodes!

While on his quest in the Sauda Mountain Pass, Ray chances upon something surprising... In his hands, he now holds a ticket to “The Anniversary,” a special event led by the control AI. Teaming up with Juliet and a surprise companion from his college days, Ray and his team agree to make their way to the location indicated on the invitation. Unfortunately for the group, their plans crumble when they see just what kind of event it really is: an all-out battle royale on an uninhabited island! Nevertheless, they set forth to do what they must: whatever it takes to come out on top of this battle of champions! Can they hope to win in this cradle of elite Masters from all over the world?

A world-class magic train between Belfast and Regulus is about to begin its inaugural journey, and Touya’s got tickets for the whole family! Well, his whole family minus his children who are still scattered across the world... Can Touya and his wives still have a good time on their trip? Which child will make it to Brunhild next, and what will they bring back with them? Are the wicked devout going to continue their vile machinations for much longer? And most importantly to Touya’s wives: will Lu finally be able to bake the perfect zero-calorie cake?! It’s full steam ahead in this tale of swords, sorcery, and sorcerous swords!