Author : Mary Shelley
Publisher :
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 49,48 MB
Release : 2020-07-16
Category :
ISBN :
"The Mortal Immortal" is a short story from 1833 written by Mary Shelley. It tells the story of a man named Winzy, who drinks an elixir which makes him immortal. At first, immortality appears to promise him eternal tranquility. However, it soon becomes apparent that he is cursed to endure eternal psychological torture, as everything he loves dies around him.
Author : Mary Shelley
Publisher : Phoemixx Classics Ebooks
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 22,64 MB
Release : 2021-08-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 3985946418
The Mortal Immortal - Mary Shelley - "The Mortal Immortal" is a short story from 1833 written by Mary Shelley. It tells the story of a man named Winzy, who drinks an elixir which makes him immortal. At first, immortality appears to promise him eternal tranquility. However, it soon becomes apparent that he is cursed to endure eternal psychological torture, as everything he loves dies around him.
Author : Philip Reeve
Publisher : Scholastic UK
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 41,71 MB
Release : 2018-12-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1407195077
It was a dark, blustery afternoon in spring, and the city of London was chasing a small mining town across the dried-out bed of the old North Sea. So begins Philip Reeve's Mortal Engines, the first book in his epic post-apocalyptic series of giant motorized cities on wheels. But how did the world end up like this? What led to the downfall of our civilization, and to the rise of the Traction Cities that roam the Great Hunting Ground to attack and devour each other? Now, for the first time, discover the untold future history of Traction. This lavishly illustrated book contains incredible tales of fearsome Zagwan warriors riding war-zebras into battle, daring air-traders flying the Bird-Roads in search of adventure, and the mysterious plague-ridden wasteland of the Dead Continent that was formerly known as 'North America'. This definitive companion guide includes detailed maps, fascinating character profiles, and stunning colour illustrations from incredible artists, including Ian McQue, David Wyatt, Aedel Fakhrie, Maxime Plasse, Rob Turpin, Philip Varbano and Amir Zand. MORTAL ENGINES is soon to be a major motion picture.
Author : Origen of Alexandria
Publisher : Delphi Classics
Page : 2276 pages
File Size : 26,37 MB
Release : 2020-12-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1913487466
Regarded by some as the greatest genius of the early Christian church, Origen of Alexandria was a third century scholar, ascetic and theologian. He was a prolific writer of approximately 2,000 treatises in multiple branches of theology, including textual criticism, biblical exegesis and hermeneutics and spirituality. His treatise ‘On the First Principles’ systematically lays out the principles of Christian theology and became the foundation for later theological writings; while the treatise ‘Against Celsus’ is regarded as the most influential work of early Christian apologetics, in which Origen defends Christianity against the pagan philosopher Celsus, one of its foremost critics. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This comprehensive eBook presents Origen’s collected works, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Origen's life and works * Features the collected works of Origen in English translation * Includes the original Greek texts of Origen’s two major treatises: ‘On the First Principles’ and ‘Against Celsus’ * Concise introductions to the major works * Includes translations previously appearing in ‘Ante-Nicene Fathers’, 1885 * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables * Features two bonus biographies, including Eusebius’ fourth century account — discover Origen's ancient world Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to explore our range of Ancient Classics titles or buy the entire series as a Super Set CONTENTS: The Translations On the First Principles (c. 225) [Tr. Frederick Crombie] Commentary on the Gospel of John (c. 227) [Tr. Allan Menzies] On Prayer (c. 235) [Tr. William A. Curtis] Commentary on Matthew (c. 247) [Tr. John Patrick] Against Celsus (248) [Tr. Frederick Crombie] Philocalia (360) [Tr. George Lewis] Letters [Tr. Frederick Crombie] The Greek Texts De Principiis Contra Celsum The Biographies Extract from Book VI of ‘Ecclesiastical History’ by Eusebius (313) Introduction to Origen by Frederick Crombie (1885) Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles
Author : Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 40,96 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 3849647757
The story begins on July 16, 1833, the apparent three hundred and twenty-third birthday of the narrator, Winzy, the self-styled "mortal immortal". Winzy recounts the series of events that lead him to drink an "elixir vitae" at age twenty, during his employment under alchemist Cornelius Agrippa. Winzy was offered gold to stay under Agrippa's tutelage after one of Agrippa's former assistants had "raised [a] foul fiend during his master's absence, and was destroyed by him". Winzy is terrified, but accepts ... (courtesy of mary-shelley-wikia.com)
Author : Mary Shelley
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 48,72 MB
Release : 2009-04-16
Category :
ISBN : 1427018928
First published in 1923, Proserpine and Midas is a compilation of two important verse dramas by Mary Shelley. They are based on ancient myths about the Roman god Proserpine and the legendary Greek character who was given the power of alchemy. Readers will enjoy this sampling of dramatic poetry by the author of Frankenstein....
Author : Mrs. Henry Wood
Publisher :
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 45,27 MB
Release : 1866
Category : English fiction
ISBN :
A magazine of tales, travels, essays, and poems.
Author : Vincent Standley
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 28,17 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Bureaucracy
ISBN : 9780983163343
Fiction. A MORTAL AFFECT is a satire of meaning systems targeting the role bureaucracy and cultural assumptions play in creating, distorting, and replicating the things we believe to be true. Informed by an absurdism in the Modernist vein, the novel is a celebration of error and folly that questions the wisdom of conviction and the faith in metaphysics. These themes play out in a fictional world inhabited by mortals and immortals, the oppressed and the oppressors. The former understand their condition of being oppressed but have no concept of freedom, while the latter emulate mortals but lack the ability to eat, reproduce, or die, even by suicide. Never allegorical or polemical, the novel operates comfortably within the bounds of comedy, avoiding the earnestness and self-conscious urgency common to the novel of ideas.
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Publisher :
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 43,76 MB
Release : 1840
Category : Phrenology
ISBN :
Author : Mary Shelley
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 3504 pages
File Size : 37,26 MB
Release : 2023-11-19
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN :
The Collected Works of Mary Shelley (Illustrated Edition) showcases the literary genius of one of the most influential writers of the Romantic era. This comprehensive collection includes Shelley's famous novel 'Frankenstein' as well as lesser-known works such as 'The Last Man' and 'Mathilda'. Shelley's unique blend of Gothic elements with themes of science, morality, and the human condition make her a pioneer in the genres of science fiction and horror. Her lush descriptive prose and complex characterizations continue to captivate readers today, solidifying her place in literary history. The inclusion of illustrations in this edition enhances the reading experience, providing visual representations of Shelley's vivid imagination. Mary Shelley's works are not just entertaining reads, but thought-provoking explorations of society, ethics, and the consequences of humanity's pursuit of knowledge. This collection is a must-have for any lover of classic literature or those interested in the evolution of the novel.
