Lodore by Mary Shelley (1835)

Name: Lodore
Author: Mary Shelley

Lodore is a novel by Mary Shelley, first published in 1835. It tells the story of a young woman, Lodore, who is sent away from her home in England to a remote island in the Mediterranean Sea. There, she meets a mysterious stranger, who reveals to her the secrets of the island and its inhabitants. Lodore soon discovers that the island is inhabited by a strange race of people, the Lodoreans, who are descended from a long-forgotten civilization. She also learns that the island is home to a powerful and mysterious force, which the Lodoreans call the "Great Power". Lodore soon finds herself in the middle of a struggle between the Lodoreans and a group of outsiders who are trying to take control of the island. With the help of her newfound friends, Lodore must find a way to protect the island and its people from the outsiders. Along the way, she discovers the secrets of the island and its people, and learns the true meaning of friendship and loyalty.

By Mary Shelley · First published 1835 · Genre: Romantic Fiction, Gothic Fiction, Historical Fiction · 55 chapters · 149,198 words

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In the turmoil of our lives. Men are like politic states, or troubled seas. Tossed up and down with several storms and tempests. Change and variety of wrecks and fortunes; Till, labouring to the havens of our homes. We struggle for the calm that crowns our ends. --Ford

Absent or dead, still let a friend be dear. A sigh the absent claims, the dead a tear. --Pope.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Mary Shelley
Date: 1835 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romantic Fiction, Gothic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance
Length: 149,198 words
Structure: 55 chapters, 4,568 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Romantic Fiction — The novel follows the story of a young woman, who is in love with a man of a higher social class, and the obstacles they face in their relationship.
Gothic Fiction — The novel contains elements of the supernatural, such as ghosts and mysterious events, as well as a dark and gloomy atmosphere.
Historical Fiction — The novel is set in the early 19th century and contains references to historical events and figures.
Romance — The novel focuses on the romantic relationship between the two main characters and the obstacles they face in their relationship.