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Mary Shelley

30 August 1797 – 1 February 1851 · From United Kingdom

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Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was a British novelist, short story writer, dramatist, essayist, biographer, and travel writer, best known for her Gothic novel Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus (1818). She also edited and promoted the works of her husband, the Romantic poet and philosopher Percy B…

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Horror Fiction Classics Literary Fiction Short Stories

Also Known As

Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Mary W. Shelley, Mary Godwin Shelley, mary shelley, Shelley Mary

Frequently asked questions

  • What is Mary Shelley best known for?

    Mary Shelley is most widely recognized for her novel "Frankenstein," which is considered a foundational work in both the science fiction and horror genres.

  • Are there film adaptations of Mary Shelley's work?

    Many film adaptations exist based on Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein," with numerous interpretations across different eras of cinema.

  • What is Mary Shelley's writing style like?

    Mary Shelley's writing often features elements of the Gothic, exploring themes of creation, ambition, and the consequences of scientific advancement, often with a focus on psychological depth and emotional intensity.