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1. 1. Mary Shelley

   

   This concise biography traces the life of the novelist who created Frankenstein, following her upbringing in an intellectual household, immersion in the Romantic circle around Percy Shelley and Lord Byron, and the summer in Geneva that produced a landmark Gothic tale. It examines how personal tragedies, social scandal and intense curiosity about science and creation shaped her writing, as well as her later efforts as a mother, editor and steward of a complex literary legacy. Combining literary analysis with archival detail, the book argues for a fuller appreciation of her contributions to debates about authorship, gender and the ethical dimensions of scientific progress.