“I also became a poet, and for one year lived in a Paradise of my own creation; I imagined that I also might obtain a niche in the temple where the names of Homer and Shakespeare are consecrated.”
Book:Frankenstein
Quote by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Work
Frankenstein
Written by Mary Shelley, Frankenstein tells the story of a young scientist who creates a creature in the likeness of a human but is ultimately rejected by society. The novel delves into the consequences of scientific ambition and the moral implications of life creation. 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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