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Mary Shelley’s 1826 Novel, Revised and Edited for Modern Readers

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(19) Chapter I0.

At the end of Volume 1, the war in Greece returns one character to Windsor, and takes two more away.

Posted byNostalgistudioSeptember 3, 2021September 24, 2021Posted inVolume ILeave a comment on (19) Chapter I0.

(18) Chapter 9 cont.

Lord Raymond seeks a remedy for what his passions have done to him.

Posted byNostalgistudioAugust 26, 2021Posted inVolume ILeave a comment on (18) Chapter 9 cont.

(17) Chapter 9.

After a musical evening, Perdita tells her brother Lionel that he cannot understand what woman’s love is.

Posted byNostalgistudioAugust 20, 2021August 20, 2021Posted inVolume ILeave a comment on (17) Chapter 9.

(16) Inter-Chapter

Letters written by three different women (including Mary Shelley) form a new modern gateway to the closing chapters of Volume 1.

Posted byNostalgistudioAugust 12, 2021August 14, 2021Posted inVolume ILeave a comment on (16) Inter-Chapter

(15) Chapter 8 cont.

A brave and determined Perdita plays hostess at an elaborate gala; the guest of honor fails to arrive.

Posted byNostalgistudioAugust 5, 2021September 24, 2021Posted inVolume ILeave a comment on (15) Chapter 8 cont.

(14) Chapter 8.

With his wife Perdita holding proof of his adultery, Lord Raymond puts on a show and then loses his mind.

Posted byNostalgistudioJuly 28, 2021November 18, 2021Posted inVolume ILeave a comment on (14) Chapter 8.

(13) Chapter 7.

In the midst of his term as head of state, Lord Raymond stumbles on extramarital love in a poor artist’s garret.

Posted byNostalgistudioJuly 20, 2021August 1, 2021Posted inVolume ILeave a comment on (13) Chapter 7.

(12) Chapter 6 cont.

Psychological torture enters the story, as Lionel’s sister Perdita begins to experience the world of a politician’s wife.

Posted byNostalgistudioJuly 12, 2021July 16, 2021Posted inVolume ILeave a comment on (12) Chapter 6 cont.

(11) Chapter 6.

Idyllic years for a circle of friends conclude with an experiment in politics. Who wants to run England?

Posted byNostalgistudioJuly 7, 2021July 7, 2021Posted inVolume ILeave a comment on (11) Chapter 6.

(10) Chapter 5.

Adrian’s younger sister has captured Lionel’s heart. Her mother the Ex-Queen has other ideas. “Attend, O reader! while I narrate this tale of wonders!”

Posted byNostalgistudioJune 30, 2021July 1, 2021Posted inVolume ILeave a comment on (10) Chapter 5.

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