Literature

Mary Shelley

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English writer (1797–1851)

English novelist best remembered as the author of Frankenstein.

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RA Role: Mary Shelley – The British Society for Literature and Science

Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking a Research Associate to support the upcoming Oxford Complete Works of Mary Shelley project. This editorial initiative aims to publish the author's complete works between 2028 and 2035.

The British Society for Literature and Science·2026-07-08

Frankenstein director Guillermo del Toro: ‘Mary Shelley was a Protestant girl. I’m a Catholic boy. Big difference’

Director Guillermo del Toro discusses his long-term quest to adapt Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, highlighting the cultural differences between himself and the author.

The Irish Times·2025-10-24

Mary Shelley - Wikipedia

This comprehensive encyclopedia entry provides an updated overview of Mary Shelley's life, her upbringing as the daughter of Mary Wollstonecraft and William Godwin, and her literary legacy.

Wikipedia·2026-08-23

Frankenstein inspired by suicide of Mary Shelley’s half-sister, book reveals

A new collection of diary entries suggests that the tragic suicide of Mary Shelley's half-sister, Fanny Imlay, served as a significant inspiration for the themes in Frankenstein.

The Guardian·2025-03-06

Mary Shelley author page

This author page provides a biographical summary of Mary Shelley, detailing her education and her status as a renowned novelist best known for Frankenstein.

Lit2Go ETC·2026-09-11

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