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Child of Light: Mary Shelley

by Muriel Spark · 1987

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In this engrossing biography, acclaimed novelist Spark recreates Shelley's turbulent life and career and persuasively defends the enigmatic writer's place among the giants of literary history. 9 illustrations.

Subject
biographyhistory
Setting
19th centuryengland
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 256 pages

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