Fiona Sampson, acclaimed poet and biographer of Mary Shelley, will be in conversation with Manderley Press publisher Rebeka Russell to discuss a brand-new collection of Mary Shelley’s work – all written during, and inspired by, the short yet influential time the author spent living in the historic literary city of Bath in 1816.
Step into the intriguing world of Mary Shelley’s transformative time in Bath, a period that deeply influenced her literary genius. Against the backdrop of Bath’s grand architecture, bustling social scene and serene countryside, Shelley grapples with personal loss, burgeoning ideas and the societal constraints of her era. Yet during her time in the city, she finds solace and inspiration, leading to the development of her iconic novel, Frankenstein.
This collection of her journals and letters – as well as the chapter of Frankenstein that Mary penned during her stay in Bath, and additional short stories inspired by her time living there – reveals to us the true nature of her closest relationships, the influence of the city’s intellectual circles on her work and the profound impact of Bath’s haunting beauty on her imagination.
Mary Shelley in Bath thus explores how a place can shape a writer’s life and work, offering readers a deeper understanding of the woman behind one of literature’s most enduring masterpieces. Discover through her work the city that helped to forge a literary legend.
