shelley, mary wollstonecraft

Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Mary Shelley.

When two masterminds--Mary, the daughter of Mary Wollstonecraft, and Ada, the daughter of Lord Byron--are brought together by fate, they make a shocking--and magical--discovery that draws the attention of a mad scientist.

In this reimagined fantastical tale about the lives of nineteenth century writer Mary Shelley and mechanical engineer Ada Lovelace, the pair become fast friends after meeting at a party. While Mary wonders if she'll ever get a great idea for a novel, Ada studiously works to bring her robot Pan (Practical Automaton Number One) to life. In a strange turn of events, the girls meet their fairy godmother Miss Stamp, who tells them they are part-fae and have magical abilities to make real what they imagine. Mary tests out the theory and brings Pan to life. Soon, a host of determined and ruthless scientists are after their technology and they must fight to keep their abilities a secret and their robot for themselves.

"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 [book] 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.

Contains ten essays that provide a variety of perspectives on the nineteenth-century novel, "Frankenstein," discussing issues of sexuality, race, class, science, language, and identity; and includes explanatory notes, and a selective guide to further reading.

". . . From his origins in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, through his many movie portrayals in the twentieth century, Frankenstein is one of the most recognizable characters in the world. His iconic look is a go-to Halloween costume for kids and adults alike. But how did the mad scientist and his creation become so popular? Author Sheila Keenan explains his spooky origin story, the history of the movies, and what lies ahead for this monstrous creature"--Provided by publisher.

"Everyone expects sixteen-year-old Mary to be a great writer. After all, her mother, her aunt, and her grandmother are all successful writers (as they constantly remind her)--not to mention her famous namesake, the OG Mary Shelley, horror author extraordinaire. But Mary is pretty sure she's not cut out for that life. She can't even stay awake in class! Then one dark and rainy night, she's confronted with a whole new destiny. Mary has the ability to heal monsters . . . and they're not going to leave her alone until she does"--Back cover.

Looks at the night in which nineteenth-century British author Mary Shelley created "Frankenstein.".

A brief illustrated biography of English novelist Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley.