Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was an English writer, the author of Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus; and her most famous work, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman. She was the daughter of William Godwin (who invented the term "philosophy" and coined the term "utilitarianism"), an English political philosopher, journalist, and publisher. Her most famous work is Frankenstein. She also wrote many short stories, biographical sketches and essays about people she knew—including her stepsister, Claire Clairmont—as well as poems
Shelley's works addressed many philosophical questions, including the nature of humanity, the role of women in society, and the concepts of good and evil.
I thought and pondered -- vainly. I felt that blank incapability of invention which is the greatest misery of authorship, when dull Nothing replies to our anxious invocations,Mary Shelly
Teach him to think for himself? Oh, my God, teach him rather to think like other people!Mary Shelly
