Mathilda

Mathilda is a short novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, completed in the early 19th century but suppressed by her father due to its adult themes, including incestuous love between a father and daughter. The manuscript remained unpublished until 1959, over a century after Shelley's death. This work explores complex themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of forbidden relationships, making it a notable piece in Shelley's oeuvre and a significant commentary on societal norms of her time.