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Book Description |
| Mary Shelley’s Tales and Stories is a collection of short fiction showcasing her versatility beyond Frankenstein. These tales, originally published in various periodicals and gift books, explore themes of love, ambition, the supernatural, and human nature. Blending Gothic horror, romance, and moral reflection, this collection highlights Shelley’s keen insight into the human condition and her skill in crafting compelling narratives. |
About Author |
| Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley |
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Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797–1851) was an English novelist best known for Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818), a pioneering work of Gothic fiction and science fiction. She was the daughter of political philosopher William Godwin and feminist writer Mary Wollstonecraft. In 1814, she eloped with poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, whom she later married. During a stay in Switzerland in 1816, she conceived Frankenstein as part of a ghost story challenge with Lord Byron and others. Beyond Frankenstein, she wrote novels such as The Last Man (1826), as well as travel writings and biographies. After Percy Shelley’s death in 1822, she dedicated herself to preserving his legacy while continuing her own literary career. She died in 1851 from what was likely a brain tumor. |
