Proserpine And Midas

Proserpine and Midas is a collection of two short stories written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, the author of the famous novel Frankenstein. The first story, Proserpine, is a retelling of the Greek myth of the abduction of the goddess Persephone by Hades, the god of the underworld. Shelley's version of the story explores the themes of power, love, and loss, and portrays Persephone as a complex and sympathetic character.The second story, Midas, is a retelling of the Greek myth of King Midas, who was granted the power to turn everything he touched into gold. Shelley's version of the story explores the consequences of greed and the importance of human connection and empathy. The story also features a twist ending that subverts the traditional ending of the myth.Both stories in Proserpine and Midas showcase Shelley's skill as a storyteller and her ability to breathe new life into ancient myths. The collection is a must-read for fans of Shelley's work and for anyone interested in mythology, fantasy, and the human experience.Pros. Ino, you knew erewhile a River-God, Who loved you well and did you oft entice To his transparent waves and flower-strewn banks. He loved high poesy and wove sweet sounds, And would sing to you as you sat reclined .This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.