Mary Shelley

3 summariesFantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction

Mary Shelley was an English novelist best known for her groundbreaking work, Frankenstein, published in 1818. Often regarded as one of the earliest examples of science fiction, the novel explores themes of creation and responsibility. Shelley's writing reflects the Romantic era's fascination with nature, humanity, and the consequences of scientific advancement.

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Books by Mary Shelley

3 books available

Frankenstein: The 1818 Text
Mary Shelley
3.8 (1.2M) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A brilliant but reckless scientist's hubris unleashes a sentient, suffering creature upon the world, forcing both creator and creation into a tragic dance of rejection, revenge, and the profound question of what it means to be human.
The Last Man
Mary Shelley
3.4 (4k) average on GoodreadsScience Fiction
In 2100, the last person alive after a global plague wanders a silent Earth, dealing with the horror of human extinction.
Mathilda
Mary Shelley
3.3 (2k) average on GoodreadsFiction
Haunted by an unspeakable paternal love, Mathilda navigates a world that shuns her, forever scarred by the incestuous passion that shattered her innocence and isolated her from society.