Tales and Stories

Strange worlds. Human passions. The imagination of a literary pioneer.

Mary Shelley’s Tales and Stories brings together the shorter fiction of one of the most imaginative and influential writers of the Romantic era. Best known for Frankenstein, Shelley was also a gifted storyteller whose shorter works explore themes of ambition, morality, love, loss, injustice, and the supernatural.

These tales reveal her fascination with the boundaries between science and imagination, the consequences of human choices, and the emotional struggles that define the human experience. From Gothic mysteries to historical narratives and philosophical reflections, this collection showcases Shelley’s remarkable versatility and her ability to transform extraordinary circumstances into deeply human stories.

• A collection of Mary Shelley’s finest short fiction and tales
• Includes stories exploring Gothic themes, moral dilemmas, history, imagination, and human nature
• A fascinating companion to the author’s celebrated novels Frankenstein, The Last Man, and Valperga

Formats and delivery

Paperback — Elegant print edition presenting the complete, unabridged collection, and ships in 3–5 business days.
Hardcover — Elegant print edition presenting the complete, unabridged collection, and ships in 5–7 business days.
EPUB — DRM-free, compatible with Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, and all major e-readers. Instant download after purchase.
Audiobook — Professionally narrated selections from Shelley’s celebrated fiction. Available on Audible, Spotify, Apple Books.

A captivating collection from one of literature’s most visionary voices, Tales and Stories reveals the depth of Mary Shelley’s imagination and her enduring fascination with the mysteries of human nature.

About the Author

Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English novelist, essayist, and editor whose groundbreaking work transformed world literature. The daughter of philosopher William Godwin and feminist writer Mary Wollstonecraft, Shelley created Frankenstein at the age of eighteen, producing one of the most influential novels ever written.

Beyond her famous masterpiece, she authored novels including The Last Man, Valperga, Mathilda, The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck, and Falkner, as well as travel writings, biographies, and essays that reflected her deep engagement with science, politics, philosophy, and social change. Her visionary imagination and intellectual curiosity continue to inspire readers across generations.