Maryshelley

Hidden Figures: Mary Shelley.

By AnapMartin

  • Mary Shelley was born in London.

    Mary Shelley was born in London.
    Mary Shelley was born in London, England. She was the daughter of philosopher and political writer William Godwin and famed feminist Mary Wollstonecraft.

  • Childhood

    Childhood
    Mary didn't go to school but she made great use of her father's library. Mary was often reading and writing.

  • Mary falls in love with poet Percy Bysshe Shelley.

    Mary falls in love with poet Percy Bysshe Shelley.

  • Creating Frankenstein

    Creating Frankenstein
    In summer, the Shelleys travelled to Switzerland with a group of writers, including Lord Byron. The group entertained themselves by reading ghost stories. Lord Byron suggested that they all should try writing their own horror story. Mary Shelley began work on her most famous novel, Frankenstein.

  • Frankenstein was published.

    Frankenstein was published.
    Frankenstein was published as a new novel from an anonymous author.

  • Mary Shelley died at age 53, in London, England.

    Mary Shelley died at age 53, in London, England.
    She is considered the creator of a new and modern genre.