Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (30 August 1797 – 1 February 1851) was an English novelist who wrote the Gothic novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818), which is considered an early example of science fiction.
Known For: Writing
Birthday: 1797-08-31
Place of Birth: London, England, UK
Also Known As: Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Mary W. Shelley, Mrs. Percy B. Shelley, Mary Shelly, Mary Wollenscraft Shelly