Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English novelist best known for her Gothic novel "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus," published in 1818. She was born Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin on 30 August 1797, in London, England, to philosopher William Godwin and feminist Mary Wollstonecraft.
Mary Shelley's most famous work, "Frankenstein," tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. The novel explores themes of scientific ethics, ambition, and the consequences of playing god. "Frankenstein" is considered one of the earliest examples of science fiction and has had a profound impact on literature and popular culture.
Mary Shelley's life was marked by personal tragedies. She experienced the deaths of several close family members, including her mother, who died shortly after Mary's birth, and her husband, the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, who died in a boating accident in 1822. Despite these challenges, Mary Shelley continued to write and publish other works, including novels like "The Last Man" and "Mathilda."
Mary Shelley's contributions to literature and her exploration of philosophical and moral themes in "Frankenstein" have cemented her place as one of the prominent figures in English literature.
Mary Shelley passed away on 01 February 1851.
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