Proserpine And Midas

""Proserpine and Midas"" is a collection of two poems written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, the renowned author of ""Frankenstein"". The first poem, ""Proserpine"", is a retelling of the Greek myth of the abduction of the goddess Proserpine by Pluto, the god of the underworld. Shelley presents a feminist interpretation of the myth, exploring themes of power, control, and agency.The second poem, ""Midas"", is a retelling of the Greek myth of King Midas, who was granted the power to turn everything he touched into gold. Shelley explores the consequences of Midas' greed and the toll it takes on his relationships and his own happiness.Both poems showcase Shelley's mastery of language and her ability to weave together intricate narratives with vivid imagery. ""Proserpine and Midas"" is a must-read for fans of Shelley's work and for anyone interested in classical mythology and feminist literature.Pros. Ino, you knew erewhile a River-God, Who loved you well and did you oft entice To his transparent waves and flower-strewn banks. He loved high poesy and wove sweet sounds, And would sing to you as you sat reclined .This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.