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Mary Shelley
About
English writer (1797–1851)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Mary Shelley
- Born
- 1797-08-30
- Died
- 1851-02-01
- Occupation
- writer / travel writer / novelist / essayist / playwright / biographer / science fiction writer / poet / short story writer / translator / German–English translator
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland / Kingdom of Great Britain / United Kingdom
- Birthplace
- Somers Town
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpousePercy Bysshe ShelleyFrom 1816-12-30
Family
- FatherWilliam Godwin
- MotherMary Wollstonecraft
- SiblingWilliam Godwin the Younger
- SiblingFanny Imlay
- SiblingClaire Clairmont
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Music & Artistry
Genres
- travel book
- Gothic literature
- Gothic novel
- speculative fiction
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
Notable Works
- The Last Mannovel by Mary Shelley
- Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus1818 novel by Mary Shelley
Languages
Native language
- English
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q47152 ↗
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