St. Leon A Tale of the Sixteenth Century

William Godwins second novel tells the story of an impoverished aristocrat who obtains the key to endless riches and immortal life. This gift ultimately proves to be a curse, and St. Leon is doomed to a life of solitude. The appendices to this Broadview edition include contemporary reviews of the novel; Godwins writings on immortality, the domestic affections, and alchemy; and selections from works influenced by St. Leon, most notably Frankenstein (by Godwins daughter, Mary Shelley).Godwin, William is the author of 'St. Leon A Tale of the Sixteenth Century', published 2006 under ISBN 9781551115382 and ISBN 1551115387.