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Biography & Memoir· United Kingdom

History of a six weeks' tour 1817

by Mary Shelley
Aggregate Editorial Score40/100
#3,617of 99,626 books
Publishers Weekly
Published 1817English
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About This Book

Published in 1817, History of a six weeks' tour 1817 established Mary Shelley as one of the defining voices in biography & memoir. A remarkable work of biography and memoir, History of a six weeks' tour 1817 by Mary Shelley (1817) offers unprecedented insight into an extraordinary life.

Book Details

AuthorMary Shelley
Published1817
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Category✍️ Biography & Memoir
Editorial Score40/100
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True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.

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Editorial Assessment

History of a six weeks' tour 1817 by Mary Shelley sits within the tradition of biography & memoir that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1817 in United Kingdom, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. With an editorial score of 40/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. Readers coming to History of a six weeks' tour 1817 for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at. Mary Shelley's role in the literature of United Kingdom is well established. History of a six weeks' tour 1817 can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
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Awards & Recognition

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About the Author
Mary Shelley
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Mary Shelley is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of horror.

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