“…the Rhine…becomes much more picturesque. The river descends rapidly, and winds between hills, not high, but steep, and of beautiful forms…ruined castles standing on the edges of precipices, surrounded by black woods, high and inaccessible.” (pg. 189)
The Rhine River is one of the most important waterways in Germany. It extends from Switzerland, through the western part of Germany, and empties into the North Sea through the Netherlands. This river is a fundamental geographical feature to central Europe serving as both a shipping and transportation route. In addition to its use, the river’s banks are crowded with ornate castles. The elaborate description of the Rhine River region functions as a relief from the dark and foreboding mood that Shelley had set for the Creature’s pursuit.
"CE 397 Transboundary Water Resources." Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. Web. 14 Aug. 2009. http://www.ce.utexas.edu/prof/mckinney/ce397/Topics/Rhine/Rhine.htm
Photo Credit: The Rhine River. Digital image. Web. 14 Aug. 2009. http://www.castle-liebenstein.com/pictures/maps/rhine-valley-map400.jpg
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