"Proserpina and Midas" is a fantastic tale by the English writer Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. In this book you will find two magical stories that are intertwined in one volume. "Proserpina" tells about a girl who finds herself in the kingdom of the dead, and "Midas" - about a man who was given the incredible power to turn everything he touches into gold. These fairy tales, written in the traditions of English romanticism, will enchant you with their magic, mystery and philosophical undertones. They will remain in your memory for a long time after reading.