Mary Shelley
English writer (1797–1851)
Mary Shelley was born on August 30, 1797 in Somers Town and died on February 1, 1851 in Chester Square, aged 53. Recorded occupations: writer, travel writer, novelist, essayist, playwright and biographer. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain and United Kingdom. Associated movement: British Romanticism. Fields of work: fiction. Notable works include “The Last Man” and “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus”. Honours include Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.
- Born
- August 30, 1797 · Somers Town
- Died
- February 1, 1851 · Chester Square
- Age at death
- 53
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom
- Occupations
- writer, travel writer, novelist, essayist, playwright, biographer
- Movements
- British Romanticism
- Notable works
- The Last Man, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus
- Honours
- Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
- Wikipedia editions
- 108 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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