Mary Shelley - Proserpine & Midas - Paperback Book

Mary Shelley

Discover the literary brilliance of Mary Shelley and Percy Bysshe Shelley in this captivating collection featuring two groundbreaking retellings of classical Greek myths. Proserpine and Midas offers a unique insight into the creative collaboration of these iconic Romantic-era writers. Proserpine reimagines the ancient tale of Ceres and her daughter through a feminist lens, focusing on the tragic abduction by Pluto. Midas presents a cautionary tale of vanity and divine competition as King Midas finds that interfering with the gods brings profound sorrow. This volume perfectly captures the interplay between Mary Shelley's masterful blank verse and Percy Shelley's evocative lyric poetry. A must-have for enthusiasts of Romantic literature and classical mythology, this paperback provides an essential look at historically significant works that define the poetic legacy of the Shelleys. Product Summary: Proserpine & Midas by Mary Shelley, a collection of two classical myth plays in paperback format, exploring themes of Romanticism and ancient Greek mythology.