Proserpine and Midas

In this newly unearthed collection, two of Mary Shelley’s forgotten mythological dramas breathe fresh life into ancient tales. “Proserpine” follows the young goddess as she is drawn into the underworld, confronting love, loss, and the seasonal cycles that bind the earth and sky. “Midas” dramatizes the infamous king’s yearning for wealth, charting the seductive promise of gold and the inevitable cost of greed. Both pieces are suffused with the lyrical intensity that marked Shelley’s earlier works, yet tempered by a quieter, more reflective tone.

The plays unfold in richly poetic dialogue, allowing the characters’ inner turmoil to echo the timeless conflicts of humanity. Listeners will hear the delicate balance between the Romantic imagination and classical forms, a testament to Shelley’s versatile genius. These dramatized myths invite you to contemplate desire, power, and the fragile ties that bind us to the natural world, all while enjoying the elegant cadence of a long‑lost voice.