“Why did I not die? More miserable than man ever was before, why did I not sink into forgetfulness and rest? Death snatches away many blooming children, the only hopes of their doting parents: how many brides and youthful lovers have been one day in the bloom of health and hope, and the next a prey for worms and the decay of the tomb! Of what materials was I made, that I could thus resist so many shocks, which, like the turning of the wheel, continually renewed the torture? But I was doomed to live.”
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 subsequent chaos that ensues. 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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