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3 days ago · Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley ( UK: / ˈwʊlstənkrɑːft /; née Godwin; 30 August 1797 – 1 February 1851) was an English novelist who is best known for writing the Gothic novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818), which is considered an early example of science fiction. [2]
4 days ago · In a castle on a stormy night, Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lord Byron praise Mary Shelley for her story of Frankenstein and his Monster. She reminds them that her intention for writing the novel was to impart a moral lesson, the consequences of a mortal man who tries to play God. Mary says she has more of the story to tell.
3 days ago · Plot. Ella, the kindhearted daughter of a wealthy merchant, lives happily with her parents, until her mother falls ill. On her deathbed, she asks her daughter to always have courage and be kind. Years later, Ella's father marries the widowed Lady Tremaine, who has two daughters of her own, Drisella and Anastasia.
1 day ago · Director Paul Dudbridge joins Matthew Pejkovic on the Matt's Movie Reviews Podcast to talk about his new film 'Frankenstein: Legacy', a gothic horror set 100...
Jul 19, 2024 · It lampooned both Shelley’s 1818 novel – Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus – and the Universal adaptations made by James Whale in the 1930s, which starred Boris Karloff as the monster ...
Jul 1, 2024 · The story takes inspiration from one of the most romantic horror movies, 1935’s The Bride of Frankenstein — the first direct follow-up sequel to Universal’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s ...
Jul 3, 2024 · M ary Shelley, the mastermind behind the classic horror novel 'Frankenstein,' continues to inspire and fascinate people thanks to her contributions to literature. Born in London in 1797, she led a life full of personal and professional challenges, yet managed to create some of the most enduring works of literature of the Romantic era.
