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Edited by Anne McWhir. A disillusioned view of the end of civilization set in the 21st century, Shelley's third published novel is a sweeping account of war, plague, love and delos ation. This new version of the first edition of 1826 is thoroughly annotated and includes contextual materials. Appendices include the debate initiated by Malthus in 1798 about human population versus food supply, Mary Shelley's feelings after the death of her husband expressed in poetry, texts on outbreaks of plague, and much more. Corners a little curled, otherwise very good. Broadview Literary Texts. 1996. Paper. USED. $9.00 Show more