Mary+Shelley

Mary Shelley had a crazy, disastrous life. Read about her life, especially when it concerns husbands, relatives, and children dying.

Mary Shelley Bio

Better Mary Shelley Bio

In a page, discuss how Frankenstein reflects Mary Shelley's personal life. Are the two related? Think of the story of Beaufort, about the motif of women nursing men back to health (think of how many times this happens in the novel!). Think about the fear of death, especially young dead.