“Invention, it must be humbly admitted, does not consist in creating out of a void, but out of chaos; the materials must in the first place be afforded; it can give form to dark, shapeless substances, but cannot bring into being the substance itself.”
Quote by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Work
Frankenstein, or, The Modern Prometheus
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, or, The Modern Prometheus is a seminal work of Gothic fiction that delves into the consequences of scientific ambition and the moral implications of creating life. The story follows the protagonist, Victor Frankenstein, as he attempts to bring a dead body to life and the tragic repercussions that follow. 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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