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- Herausgeber: Echoes & Pages Press
- Kategorie: Gesellschafts- und Liebesromane
- Sprache: Englisch
A quiet, thoughtful exploration of why ghost stories endure. In this short work, Mary Shelley reflects on belief, imagination, and the psychological roots of ghostly tales. Rather than horror, she offers insight—examining why the supernatural continues to fascinate. An intriguing companion for readers of gothic literature and literary essays.Discover a different side of a gothic master. Why This Edition? - Complete original essay - Clean modern formatting - Clickable navigation - Optimized for Kindle reading - Carefully proofread
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On Ghosts
Mary Shelley
About Mary Shelley
Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English novelist, short story writer, and essayist, best known for her groundbreaking novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, published in 1818. Daughter of the philosopher William Godwin and the pioneering feminist Mary Wollstonecraft, Mary Shelley grew up surrounded by radical ideas and literary inspiration.
At just 18 years old, Shelley conceived the idea for Frankenstein during a summer stay in Geneva with poet Percy Bysshe Shelley—whom she later married—and Lord Byron. The novel, blending Gothic horror with philosophical depth, is often considered the first true science fiction work. It explores themes of creation, ambition, and the consequences of humanity’s quest for knowledge.
Beyond Frankenstein, Mary Shelley wrote several other novels, including The Last Man, a dystopian tale of a future pandemic, as well as travel writings, biographies, and numerous short stories. Her works often delve into isolation, loss, and the tension between nature and scientific progress.
Mary Shelley remained a tireless editor and promoter of her husband’s poetry after his death, preserving his legacy while continuing her own literary career. Today, she is recognized not only as the mother of science fiction but also as a bold and visionary voice in 19th-century literature.
I look for ghosts—but none will force
Their way to me; 'tis falsely said
That there was ever intercourse
Between the living and the dead.
—Wordsworth
