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Esta adaptação do romance Frankenstein, de Mary Shelley, para o formato de audiolivro é marcada pela densidade do áudio. A trilha sonora, composta por uma variada gama de sons e temas remixados, acompanha a ambientação do texto com passagens súbitas de climas de romance e leveza para situações de suspense, terror e medo.

Frankenstein is the classic story of of a young doctor, Victor Frankenstein, who creates what comes to be known as "the monster." Interestingly, many people refer to "the monster" as "Frankenstein" when in fact Dr. Frankenstein is the creator of the monster.

In this Audio Play, an award winning stage adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic gothic novel is brought to life.

Narrating from her deathbed, Mathilda, a young woman barely in her twenties, writes her story as a way of explaining her actions to her friend, Woodville. Her narration follows her lonely upbringing and climaxes at a point when her unnamed father confesses his incestuous love for her. Mathilda has also been seen as an example of redefining female Gothic narratives which includes the first person female narrator having more control over the story than was common at the time.

Delve into this timeless gothic horror tale, one of the pioneering works of science fiction. At its heart are Dr. Frankenstein and his chilling creation, the daemon. Shelley describes the scientist as a pale student of unhallowed arts and his monstrous creation as a hideous phantasm of a man. This haunting narrative not only captivates with its frightful elements but also serves as a profound critique of the scientific advancements of its time, exploring the ethical dilemmas faced by those who dare to challenge the boundaries of creation. As Shelley poignantly reflects, Frightful must it be; ...

On a miserable summer trip to Geneva with her future husband, Percy Bysshe Shelley, poet Lord Byron and a small group of friends, writer Mary Wollstonecraft was asked to participate in a game where the guests would create a ghost story and share it with the group. Everyone told their stories, but Mary's creation surprised them all. She had conceived of the idea that would later become her best known work, a tale of horror and creation, the legendary early science fiction classic: Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus.

Discover Mary Shelleys haunting short novel, Mathilda, a deeply provocative exploration of a fathers forbidden love for his daughter and the tragic consequences that follow. Suppressed by Shelleys own father and left unpublished until 1959, this powerful narrative delves into themes of obsession, despair, and the complexities of familial bonds.

Frankenstein begins in epistolary form, documenting the correspondence between Captain Robert Walton and his sister, Margaret Walton Saville. Walton sets out to explore the North Pole and expand his scientific knowledge in hopes of achieving fame and friendship. The ship becomes trapped in ice, and, one day, the crew sees a dog sled in the distance, on which there is the figure of a giant man. Hours later, the crew finds a frozen and emaciated man, Victor Frankenstein, in desperate need of sustenance.

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was an English romantic and gothic novelist who is most famous as the author of Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus. She was married to the notable Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. She also wrote a number of shorter "tales of the unnatural", of which "The Mortal Immortal", a story of a man who will not die, is the most famous.

What begins as a desperate act of heartbreak turns into an eternal sentence in this haunting short tale by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, the famed author of Frankenstein. When young Winzy drinks a mysterious elixir meant to cure the torment of love, he unwittingly trades fleeting pain for everlasting regret. Blessed—or cursed—with youth that never fades, Winzy watches the world age around him. Love, joy, grief, and time twist into a tragic knot of memories as centuries slip by and those he cherishes wither and pass.

Victor Frankenstein is a driven man. His single-minded scientific drive has controlled his life from childhood. It has driven him to do the unthinkable, to carry out fiendish, craven tasks, to do that which only God has done before. His goal of creating life - a living, thinking being, a man - has come to pass. Little did he expect that his zeal would forge a monster, an intelligent being set upon Victor's complete destruction.

Enter a quiet chamber of words, where the voices of past centuries stir again to life. The Mary Shelley Library invites the listener to wander through tales of wonder, ruin, ambition, and the fragile beating of the human heart. Here, each book is not a relic of dust, but as a living companion, illuminating the hopes and terrors that bind us across time.Beneath the flicker of imagination and the distant echo of storm and ice, these stories ask what it means to create, to love, and to endure. Come for the thrill of the gothic sublime or the solace of thoughtful reflection, this library opens its...

"Frankenstein o El moderno Prometeo, o simplemente Frankenstein, es una obra literaria de la escritora inglesa Mary Shelley. Publicado el 1 de enero de 1818 y enmarcado en la tradición de la novela gótica, el texto aborda temas como la moral científica, la creación y destrucción de vida, y el atrevimiento de la humanidad en su relación con Dios. De ahí el subtítulo de la obra: el protagonista intenta rivalizar en poder con Dios, como una suerte de Prometeo moderno que arrebata el fuego sagrado de la vida a la divinidad.

Falkner is the final novel by the renowned Mary Shelley, celebrated for her iconic works such as Frankenstein and The Last Man. This poignant tale unfolds the complex love story between Elizabeth Raby, an orphan raised under the harsh rule of a tyrannical guardian, and Gerald Neville, whose mother was driven to her death by the very man who raised Elizabeth. As both men vie for Elizabeths affection, can they find a way to reconcile their pasts for the sake of love? Or will Elizabeth be forced to sacrifice her own happiness? Shelley regarded this as her finest work—dive in and discover your ...

In this captivating tale, the acclaimed author of Frankenstein offers her unique perspective on an Austen-inspired narrative. When Lord Lodore passes away, his proud wife and their vulnerable daughter are left to navigate a world without protection. As they grapple with societal expectations and the weight of their aristocratic name, themes of gender equality, education, and social justice come to the forefront. Join us as we explore their struggles and triumphs in a world that often undervalues women. - Summary by Stav Nisser.

Three Gothic Novels is a compelling collection that brings together three quintessential works of Gothic literature: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's Carmilla, and Bram Stoker's Dracula. Each novel delves into the macabre and the supernatural, exploring themes of fear, horror, and the unknown, while also probing deeper questions about humanity, morality, and the boundaries of science and nature. In Frankenstein, Mary Shelley tells the haunting tale of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who defies natural laws to create life, only to be horrified by the monstrous being he brings into existence.

"Frankenstein" begins in epistolary form, documenting the correspondence between Captain Robert Walton and his sister, Margaret Walton Saville. Walton sets out to explore the North Pole and expand his scientific knowledge in hopes of achieving fame and friendship. The ship becomes trapped in ice, and, one day, the crew sees a dog sled in the distance, on which there is the figure of a giant man. Hours later, the crew finds a frozen and emaciated man, Victor Frankenstein, in desperate need of sustenance.

It tells the story of a young woman whose mother died in her childbirth - just as Shelly's own mother died after hers - and whose relationship with her bereaved father becomes sexually charged as he conflates her with his lost wife, while she becomes involved with a handsome poet.

The Last Man is a haunting post-apocalyptic science fiction novel by Mary Shelley, first published in 1826. This compelling three-volume tale unfolds in a future devastated by a relentless plague. In Volume One, we meet Lionel Verney, the central character‚Aîa noblemans son who has fallen into poverty. The narrative explores his family dynamics and the grim reality of a world on the brink of collapse, setting the stage for the harrowing events that follow. - Summary by Jude Somers

In Mary Shelleys groundbreaking tale, Victor Frankenstein unlocks the secrets of life by animating lifeless matter, resulting in the creation of a nameless creature. However, upon facing rejection and fear from humanity, the Monster embarks on a harrowing quest for vengeance against his creator. (Summary by Gesine) Note Originally cataloged on October 20, 2005, with audio files volume adjusted and re-uploaded on May 3, 2010.