Details

Subject(s)

• Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft 1797-1851—Criticism and interpretation [Browse]
• Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft 1797-1851—Political and social views [Browse]

Series

Very short introductions ; 700. [More in this series]

Summary note

"Mary Shelley: A Very Short Introduction examines the distinctive voice and radical themes of Mary Shelley's writing, which broke conventions and stretched nineteenth century literary genres. It explores the context, background, and important ideas contained in Shelley's most famous novel. It also demonstrates the significance of her other writings. This VSI recounts how Shelly, who was named Mary Godwin at the time, began writing Frankenstein in 1816, a period wherein the idea of a woman dreaming up stories of raising the dead was far-fetched. It mentions Shelley's literary career that included several publications of books, short stories, and essays"-- Provided by publisher.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-132) and index.

ISBN

• 0198869193 (paperback)
• 9780198869191 (paperback)

OCLC

1260819359

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