FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MARY SHELLEY
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Detailed explanation-1: -Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is best known for her novel Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus . Shelley was born on August 30th, 1797 in London. Her mother, Mary Wollstonecraft, a famed feminist sadly died of puerperal fever 10 days after giving birth to her daughter.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mary’s mother developed an infection during childbirth. She survived the birth, but tragically died ten days after. The death of Mary’s mother left a profound impact on her life-as she grew up, she was frequently compared to her in beauty and personality.
Detailed explanation-3: -Mary recounts a recurring dream in which she was able to resuscitate her baby: “Dreamt that my little baby came to life again – that it had only been cold & that we rubbed it by the fire & it lived – I awake & find no baby – I think about the little thing all day”.