“After days and nights of incredible labor and fatigue, I succeeded in discovering the cause of generation and life. Nay, more, I became myself capable of bestowing animation upon lifeless matter.”
Quote by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Work
Frankenstein: Or, The Modern Prometheus
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a seminal work of Gothic fiction that delves into the ethical implications of scientific advancement. The narrative follows the protagonist, Victor Frankenstein, as he constructs a creature in the likeness of a human being, only to face the tragic consequences of his actions. 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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