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Mary Shelley was inspired to write Frankenstein by a dream she had of a man bringing a monster to life and running in fear from it. This, combined with a challenge among her and her friends to write a Horror story, resulted in Frankenstein.

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What inspired Mary Shelley to right Frankenstein?

Mary Shelley was having a nightmare, in which she saw a mad scientist who makes a monster and she transformed the story into a book


When did Mary Shelley write frankinstein?

about 18


When did Mary Shelley write the book 'Frankenstein'?

1818


Who was Mary Shelley with when she write Frankenstein?

dr Frankenstein


Where did Mary Shelley write ' Frankenstein'?

Switzerland


Who challenged Mary shelly to write a ghost story?

Lord Byron challenged Mary Shelley to write a ghost story during a summer stay at Lake Geneva in 1816.


Who inspired Mary Shelley to write books?

Samuel Taylor Coleridge went on camping trip with Mary Shelley and some other guy i forget : ( but they were telling monster stories and when it was shelleys turn she couldn't think of anything days later she came up with Frankenstein. she uses some lines from rime of the mariner in Frankenstein


Where did Mary Shelley get the idea of a person creating a life form?

Mary Shelley got the idea for her novel "Frankenstein" from a dream she had while staying at Lord Byron's house. The dream inspired her to write a story about a scientist who creates new life through artificial means.


How did Percy bysshe influence Mary Shelley writing of Frankenstein?

Percy Bysshe Shelley encouraged Mary Shelley to expand her ideas and write a longer, more ambitious story, which led her to write Frankenstein. He also provided feedback and support throughout the writing process, helping Mary shape the novel's themes and structure. Percy's own literary influence and romantic ideals likely inspired Mary and may have influenced the philosophical and moral questions explored in Frankenstein.


What type of ghost stories did Mary Shelley want to write?

Mary Shelley wanted to write ghost stories that were real. She would visit places and then write about them.


Who Mary Shelley's father?

Mary Shelley was the daughter of William Godwin. He was a journalist and author. His daughter would grow up to write Frankenstein.


Who was the first person to write the book Frenkenstein?

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