Proserpine and Midas: Play Guide and Free Edition
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Proserpine and Midas is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft (1797–1851).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Proserpine and Midas" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a verse drama written in 1820 for children, with contributions from her husband Percy Bysshe Shelley. Based on Ovid's tale of Proserpine's abduction by Pluto, this blank verse drama reimagines the ancient myth from a feminist perspective, emphasizing the bond between mother Ceres and daughter Proserpine. When the young goddess vanishes, Ceres must confront death itself to recover her child. The play explores themes of separation, maternal love, and female solidarity through a community of women who face divine forces beyond their control.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Proserpine and Midas
- Author credits: Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft (1797–1851)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Midas (Legendary character) -- Drama
- Mythology, Classical -- Drama
- Proserpina (Roman deity) -- Drama
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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