Bardsley, Wendy L

The Troubled Mind of Mary Shelley: A Novel

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ISBN 13:
9780413778314
author:
Bardsley, Wendy L
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Methuen Publishing Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, General,
Condition:
New
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£18.24

Description

Mary Shelley's life was marked by turmoil and artistic passion. Born to philosopher William Godwin and Mary Wollstonecraft, she grew up in a household that valued intellectual pursuits. Her mother's early death left her father remarried, but it was the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley who became a significant figure in her life. Shelley's financial struggles and infidelity caused concern for Mary, yet she tolerated his lifestyle to support him. Their association with Lord Byron further complicated matters, leading Mary to begin writing Frankenstein at a young age. This novel would go on to bring her lasting recognition. After Shelley's tragic death, Mary returned to London and pursued her own writing career. This biography offers a fresh perspective on the life of one of literature's most fascinating figures, exploring the complex relationships that shaped her work and legacy.

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