Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Her voracious reading habits and intensive study, revealed in her journals and letters and reflected in her works, is now better appreciated. In recent decades, however, the republication of almost all her writings has stimulated a new recognition of its value. She was seen as a one-novel author, if that. The eclipse of Mary Shelley's reputation as a novelist and biographer meant that, until the last thirty years, most of her works remained out of print, obstructing a larger view of her achievement. Her own timid omissions from Percy Shelley's works and her quiet avoidance of public controversy in the later years of her life added to this impression. The well-meaning attempts of Mary Shelley's son and daughter-in-law to 'Victorianise' her memory through the censoring of letters and biographical material contributed to a perception of Mary Shelley as a more conventional, less reformist figure than her works suggest. It was not until 1989, when Emily Sunstein published her prizewinning biography Mary Shelley: Romance and Reality, that a full-length scholarly biography analyzing all of Shelley's letters, journals, and works within their historical context was published. After her death, however, she was chiefly remembered only as the wife of Percy Bysshe Shelley and as the author of Frankenstein. Mary Shelley was taken seriously as a writer in her own lifetime, though reviewers often missed the political edge to her novels. She was the daughter of the political philosopher William Godwin and the writer, philosopher, and feminist Mary Wollstonecraft.

Mary Shelley (née Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, often known as Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley) was an English novelist, short story writer, dramatist, essayist, biographer, travel writer, and editor of the works of her husband, Romantic poet and philosopher Percy Bysshe Shelley. The novel's enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless themes and its gripping exploration of the human condition. 'Frankenstein' has become a classic of Gothic literature and has inspired countless adaptations in film, television, and other media. The novel also reflects the scientific advancements of the time and the anxieties surrounding them.

Throughout the novel, Shelley explores themes such as the dangers of playing god, the consequences of ambition, and the importance of companionship and empathy. The two engage in a deadly game of cat and mouse that leads to tragic consequences for both of them. The monster, rejected by society and desperate for companionship, seeks revenge against Victor. However, he is horrified by the monster's appearance and abandons it. After years of research, Victor succeeds in creating a creature made of parts from different corpses. The story follows Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who becomes obsessed with creating life. Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' is a Gothic novel first published in 1818.

Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley