Maria; or, The Wrongs of Woman

The life of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is marked by her groundbreaking contributions to literature, particularly with the Gothic novel "Frankenstein," which laid the foundation for science fiction. Raised by her father, the political philosopher William Godwin, she received an unconventional education that shaped her progressive views. The early loss of her mother, feminist icon Mary Wollstonecraft, and a strained relationship with her stepmother influenced her personal and literary development. Shelley's legacy is intertwined with her advocacy for her husband's poetic works and her exploration of complex themes in her writing.