Mary Shelley
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
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Frankenstein
by Mary Shelley
3.5(500)
A brilliant but reckless scientist's pride unleashes a sentient, grotesque being into the world, forcing him to confront the monstrous results of his creation before its deep loneliness erupts into vengeful destruction.
Mathilda
by Mary Shelley
3.3(2,264)
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.
The Last Man
by Mary Shelley
3.4(3,805)
In 2100, the last person alive after a global plague wanders a silent Earth, dealing with the horror of human extinction.
Frankenstein: The 1818 Text
by Mary Shelley
3.8(1,162,638)
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.