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Quote by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

“It was the secrets of heaven and earth that I desired to learn.”

Quote by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

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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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