Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
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Definition
Proper noun: * Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley: An English writer of the Romantic era, best known as the author of the novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. She was the daughter of the philosopher William Godwin and the feminist writer Mary Wollstonecraft, and the wife of the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Usage
- The name "Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley" is used to refer to the historical figure, her literary works, and her legacy.
- It functions as a subject or object in a sentence, identifying the person.
Examples
- As subject:
- Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley began writing Frankenstein during a stormy summer in Switzerland.
- Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley edited and promoted her husband's poetic works after his death.
- As object:
- Many scholars study the life and works of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley.
- The biography provides new insights into Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley.
Advanced Usage
- The name is often used in literary and historical analysis to discuss themes of creation, responsibility, and Gothic fiction.
- She is frequently referenced in discussions about women writers in the 19th century and their influence on science fiction and horror genres.
Variants and Related Words
- Mary Shelley: A common shortened form of her name.
- Mary Shelley's Frankenstein has been adapted into countless films.
- Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft: An inverted form used in some bibliographies or indexes.
- Author of Frankenstein: A descriptive phrase often used synonymously with her name.
Synonyms
- Author of Frankenstein
- Mary Shelley (the most common synonym)
Related Phrases and Contexts
- The Shelley Circle: Refers to the group of Romantic writers and intellectuals that included Mary Shelley, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Lord Byron, and John Polidori.
- Gothic novelist: A descriptor for her primary literary genre.
Noun
- English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)