Mary Shelley

Matilda, en ung kvinde på tyve år, ligger for døden, og på sit dødsleje beslutter hun sig for at fortælle sandheden om sit korte liv. Hun skriver om sin barndom på et isoleret gods i Skotland uden sin mor, der døde i barselsseng, og uden sin far, der ødelagt af sorg rejste bort. I sin ensomhed fortabte Matilda sig i dagdrømme om sin far, hun forestillede sig hans rene, uskyldige kærlighed og drømte om det øjeblik, hvor de skulle se hinanden igen. Men da faren efter seksten år endelig vendte hjem, blev drømmen snart til et mareridt. Matilda af den engelske forfatter Mary Shelley (1797-1851) udkommer for første gang på dansk. Romanen er hendes anden og fulgte efter det værk, hun er mest kendt for, romanklassikeren Frankenstein. Matilda udgives i Gyldendal Lunar - serien for litteraturhistoriens mørke klassikere. Det er værker, der sprænger normer og former, fra alle tider og alle dele af verden. Gyldendal Lunar er serien for de skæve, de dystre, de vilde, de dunkle og grænsebrydende værker. Gyldendal Lunar er undergrundsværker, der lyser op i mørket. Med efterord af Cecilie Lind. Denne bog er oversat af Birgitte Steffen Nielsen

Mary Shelley, an English author, wrote the novel Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus, in 1818. Frankenstein is the narrative of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who produces a sentient monster in an unconventional scientific experiment. Shelley started writing the narrative at 18, and at 20, she anonymously published the first edition in London on January 1, 1818. The second edition, published in Paris in 1821, first mentioned her name. Frankenstein incorporates aspects of the Gothic novel and the Romantic movement, and the work has had a significant impact on literature and popular culture, inspiring a whole genre of horror stories, films, and plays. Since the novel's publication, people have frequently incorrectly used the name "Frankenstein" to refer to the monster instead of his creator or parent. Shelley's efforts to publish her husband's works and her novel Frankenstein, which remains widely read and has inspired numerous theatrical and film versions, were her most notable achievements until the 1970s. Recent scholarship has provided a more comprehensive understanding of Shelley's accomplishments. Scholars are becoming interested in her literary output, particularly her novels, which include the historical novels Valperga (1823) and Perkin Warbeck (1830), the apocalyptic novel The Last Man (1826), and her last two novels, Lodore (1835) and Falkner (1837).

"Frankenshtejn, ili Sovremennyj Prometej" - roman, napisannyj Meri Shelli v devjatnadtsat let, stavshij chut li ne samym izvestnym fantasticheskim romanom v istorii literatury. Imja Frankenshtejna uzhe davno vyshlo za predely knigi, stalo predmetom mnogochislennykh pererabotok, podrazhanij, personazh kak budto pereros sam sebja. Eto strashnaja, pugajuschaja istorija ob uchenom Viktore Frankenshtejne, kotoromu udalos postich tajnu zarozhdenija zhizni i sozdat suschestvo, kotoroe okazhetsja monstrom, bezobraznym, zhestokim i bezumnym. Eto tvorchestvo dorogo obojdetsja sozdatelju - fakticheski monstr razrushit vsju ego zhizn...

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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a masterpiece of gothic literature that delves into the depths of human ambition and the consequences of playing god. Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist, creates a being from discarded body parts and galvanizes it to life, but the result is a creature more monster than man. What follows is a gripping exploration of morality, responsibility, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. As Victor's experiment spirals out of control, the novel explores themes of isolation, revenge, and societal rejection. The creature, often portrayed as a symbol of misunderstood otherness, seeks empathy and connection. Shelley's haunting narrative, rich in atmospheric description, invites readers into a world of moral ambiguity and the darker side of innovation.

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a masterpiece of gothic literature that delves into the depths of human ambition and the consequences of playing god. Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist, creates a being from discarded body parts and galvanizes it to life, but the result is a creature more monster than man. What follows is a gripping exploration of morality, responsibility, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. As Victor's experiment spirals out of control, the novel explores themes of isolation, revenge, and societal rejection. The creature, often portrayed as a symbol of misunderstood otherness, seeks empathy and connection. Shelley's haunting narrative, rich in atmospheric description, invites readers into a world of moral ambiguity and the darker side of innovation.

Title: FrankensteinAuthor: Mary ShelleyDescription: "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley is a groundbreaking work of science fiction and gothic literature that continues to captivate readers with its timeless exploration of the consequences of unchecked scientific ambition and the nature of humanity. First published in 1818, this novel is as relevant and thought-provoking today as it was over two centuries ago. The story revolves around the brilliant but tormented scientist, Victor Frankenstein, who becomes obsessed with the idea of creating life from inanimate matter. Driven by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and power, he succeeds in animating a creature, but the result is far from the idealized vision he had in mind. The "Frankenstein's monster" he brings to life is a grotesque and misunderstood being, abandoned by its creator and left to navigate a world that shuns and fears it. Mary Shelley's narrative is framed by a series of letters and stories within stories, adding layers to the novel's structure. The novel explores themes of scientific ethics, the pursuit of knowledge at any cost, the consequences of human actions, and the question of what it means to be truly human. It delves into the moral implications of creation and the power of societal acceptance or rejection. The character of the monster, often mistakenly referred to as Frankenstein, is a complex and sympathetic figure who longs for understanding and acceptance in a world that treats him with revulsion. The novel's exploration of his experiences and emotions challenges readers to reflect on empathy, compassion, and the consequences of alienation." Frankenstein" is not merely a tale of horror, but a profound work of philosophical and ethical reflection that has influenced the science fiction genre and sparked countless discussions on the responsibility of scientific and technological advancements. Mary Shelley's eloquent prose and the enduring relevance of her themes make "Frankenstein" a must-read for anyone interested in literature, ethics, and the enduring human fascination with the limits of knowledge and the power of creation.

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2024 EISNER AWARD WINNER! Mary Shelley's classic tale about a scientist’s hubris and the pitiable creature who did not ask to be brought to life is adapted into a breathtaking graphic novel illustrated by the renowned artist Georges Bess. Faithfully adapting the original novel, citing text directly from Shelly's novel, Frankenstein by George Bess, is filled with page after page of stunning pen-and-ink drawings. Readers will find themselves lost in this classic story, content to soak in every detail before entering the next page. Reproducing Georges's unprocessed illustration boards on uncoated woodfree paper, these artist-edition books will capture the tactile details of his work as if holding the originals.

Zadumannyj i nachatyj v khode tvorcheskogo sostjazanija v sochinenii strashnykh istorij na shvejtsarskoj ville Diodati v ijune 1816 goda, initsiirovannogo lordom Bajronom, debjutnyj roman anglijskoj pisatelnitsy Meri Shelli stal odnim iz shedevrov romanticheskoj gotiki i vmeste s tem otpravnoj tochkoj nauchno-fantasticheskoj traditsii v proze Novogo i Novejshego vremeni. Otsylajuschaja samim nazvaniem k antichnomu mifu o Prometee, kniga M. Shelli za nepolnye dva stoletija porodila sobstvennuju obshirnuju i vlijatelnuju kulturnuju mifologiju, prirastajuschuju vse novymi gerojami, situatsijami i smyslami v beschislennykh podrazhanijakh, perelozhenijakh i ekranizatsijakh. Pridumannyj avtorom knigi tragicheskij i strashnyj sjuzhet okazalsja otkryt dlja razlichnykh khudozhestvennykh, filosofskikh i sotsialno-politicheskikh interpretatsij, a imja i lichnost shvejtsarskogo uchenogo-eksperimentatora Viktora Frankenshtejna prochno soedinilis v sovremennom kulturnom soznanii s obrazom sozdannogo im monstra v dvuedinyj simvol derznovennykh nadezhd i smertelnykh...

"Frankenshtejn, ili Sovremennyj Prometej" (1818 g.) - roman, napisannyj Meri Shelli v 19 let, stavshij chut li ne samym izvestnym fantasticheskim romanom v istorii literatury. Imja Frankenshtejna uzhe davno vyshlo za predely knigi, stalo predmetom mnogochislennykh pererabotok, podrazhanij, personazh kak budto pereros sam sebja. Eto strashnaja, pugajuschaja istorija ob uchenom Viktore Frankenshtejne, kotoromu udalos postich tajnu zarozhdenija zhizni i sozdat suschestvo, kotoroe okazhetsja monstrom, bezobraznym, zhestokim i bezumnym. Eto tvorchestvo dorogo obojdetsja sozdatelju - fakticheski monstr razrushit vsju ego zhizn... Perevodchik: Aleksandrova Z.