Mary Godwin
Mary Godwin, later known as Mary Shelley, was an English novelist best remembered for her groundbreaking work 'Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus,' published in 1818. Born in 1797 to feminist writer Mary Wollstonecraft and political philosopher William Godwin, she was a key figure in the Romantic literary movement. At the age of 18, she conceived the idea for 'Frankenstein' during a summer spent with notable writers such as Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley, her future husband. The novel explores themes of creation, responsibility, and the human condition, making it a precursor to science fiction. Over the years, Shelley's work has garnered immense acclaim and continues to influence literature and popular culture, particularly in the horror genre.
Born on Aug 30, 1797 (228 years old)
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Mary Godwin, later known as Mary Shelley, conceived the story of Frankenstein during a cold summer in 1816.
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