Mary Shelley
Edited by Deanna P. Koretsky
Oxford World's Classics
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A new edition of Mary Shelley's second novel, which remained unpublished until 1959 due to its themes of suicide and incest
Offers an original transcription from the only known manuscript copy of Mathilda; one of only three original transcriptions in circulation
Examines how the major themes in the book reflect the political discourse of the time and presents new avenues for understanding Shelley's views on gender and sexuality
Includes appendices such as 'The Mourner,' Shelley's retelling of Mathilda set in the context of transatlantic slavery, and other texts that help readers understand the breadth of Shelley's social consciousness
Paperback
This item is not yet published. It is available for pre-orders and will ship on 13 May 2025.
208 Pages
7.7 x 5.1 inches
ISBN: 9780192883049
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