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Who were Mary's parents?

William Godwin and Mary Wollstonecraft. William Godwin was one of the most famous and versatile writers and thinkers of the time. Her mother was a pioneer feminist. Infact, her book, 'A Vindication of the Rights of Women' remains one of the best and most forceful books on sexual equality. Mary-Jane Clairmont was Mary's step-mother.

When was Mary Shelley born?

1797. Her full birthday is August 30, 1797.

Who did she marry?

Percy Bysshe Shelley. On December 30, 1816 they were married. Percy Florence was their son.

When did Mary's mother pass away?

10 days after Mary was born. Her full birthday is August 30, 1797 and her mother passed away due to complications in childbirth.

How many children did Mary have?

4. Percy Florence was her only child to survive beyond infancy.

Who became Mary's 'personal albatross'?

Claire. Claire was her step-sister.

Where did she come up with the idea for Frankenstein?

visiting Lord Byron.

How did she come up with the idea for Frankenstein?

In a dream.

What book gave Mary her structural model for Frankenstein?

Caleb Williams. All of those books played a great part in the book but they weren't used for the structural model.

Which of these is another of her works?

The Last Man. 'Vindication of the Rights of Women' was written by Mary's mother. 'St. Leon' and 'Enquiry Concerning Political Justice' are written by Mary's father.