A trailblazing figure in (1) , this individual is celebrated as one of the most influential authors of the Romantic era. Born in 1797 in London, they were the child of two (2) intellectuals—an early feminist philosopher and a political theorist—whose ideas deeply shaped their upbringing. Despite a relatively unconventional and sometimes (3) childhood, they showed intellectual promise from a young age, immersing themselves in literature, philosophy, and science.
In their late (4) , they began a relationship with a well-known Romantic poet, which led to a controversial elopement and a life marked by both personal tragedy and creative brilliance. During a stay in (5) in 1816, they were inspired to write what would become their most famous work, a groundbreaking novel published in 1818. This novel, often regarded as one of the first works of (6) fiction, delves into profound questions about creation, responsibility, and the limits of human ambition through the story of a scientist who brings life to a creature with (7) consequences.
Throughout their life, they faced significant challenges, including the (8) of several children and the death of their spouse. Despite these hardships, they continued to write novels, short stories, essays, and travelogues, earning acclaim for their literary skill and (9) vision.
Their legacy as a pioneer of speculative fiction and a profound thinker continues to influence literature, science fiction, and philosophical discourse, cementing their place as a (10) in literary history.
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A trailblazing figure in (1) literature, this individual is celebrated as one of the most influential authors of the Romantic era. Born in 1797 in London, they were the child of two (2) prominent intellectuals—an early feminist philosopher and a political theorist—whose ideas deeply shaped their upbringing. Despite a relatively unconventional and sometimes (3) turbulent childhood, they showed intellectual promise from a young age, immersing themselves in literature, philosophy, and science.
In their late (4) teens, they began a relationship with a well-known Romantic poet, which led to a controversial elopement and a life marked by both personal tragedy and creative brilliance. During a stay in (5) Switzerland in 1816, they were inspired to write what would become their most famous work, a groundbreaking novel published in 1818. This novel, often regarded as one of the first works of (6) science fiction, delves into profound questions about creation, responsibility, and the limits of human ambition through the story of a scientist who brings life to a creature with (7) devastating consequences.
Throughout their life, they faced significant challenges, including the (8) loss of several children and the death of their spouse. Despite these hardships, they continued to write novels, short stories, essays, and travelogues, earning acclaim for their literary skill and (9) imaginative vision.
Their legacy as a pioneer of speculative fiction and a profound thinker continues to influence literature, science fiction, and philosophical discourse, cementing their place as a (10) luminary in literary history.
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What themes of creation, ambition, and morality are explored in Mary Shelley’s *Frankenstein*, and how do they reflect the concerns of the Romantic era?
How did Mary Shelley’s personal experiences and relationships influence the themes and characters in her writing?
What role does the concept of the “sublime” play in Mary Shelley’s depiction of nature and its relationship to human emotion in *Frankenstein*?
How did *Frankenstein* contribute to the development of science fiction as a genre, and why does it remain relevant today?
What challenges did Mary Shelley face as a female author in the 19th century, and how did her work defy societal expectations of women?