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"Mary Shelley" at her writing desk
"Mary Shelley" at her writing desk

T
he story of Frankenstein is one of family, love, trust, and betrayal.  All of these can be found in Mary Shelley's own relationships.  Perhaps that is why her story is so compelling.  To learn more about Mary Shelley and some of the people who influenced her life, click on Mary Shelley's Family Tree.

Click here for info about our Mary Shelley Field Trip, called Finding Frankenstein.

 

Read the complete electronic version of the 1818 edition of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, via the University of Virginia Library.


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