“Nothing is more painful to the human mind than, after the feelings have been worked up by a quick succession of events, the dead calmness of inaction and certainty which follows and deprives the soul both of hope and fear.”
Quote by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Work
Frankenstein, Or, The Modern Prometheus: With Supplementary Essays and Poems from the Twentieth Century
Mary Shelley's seminal work delves into the consequences of scientific ambition, featuring a scientist who creates a monster and the moral and ethical dilemmas that arise. The book is enhanced with supplementary essays and poems that reflect on the original narrative and its themes. more
Author
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was an English novelist best known for her famous work, 'Frankenstein'. Born on August 30, 1797, and passing away on February 1, 1851, she was an early female writer whose works explored themes such as women's rights, social inequalities, and scientific ethics. more
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