In a twist which would no doubt have intrigued Mary Shelley, two artificial intelligences discuss her life and times 200 years after her time with us.
Mary Shelley, born Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, was an English writer best known for her horror novel "Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus." The daughter of philosopher William Godwin and feminist Mary Wollstonecraft, she received little formal education but was exposed to a rich intellectual environment.
In 1814, she eloped with poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. Their passionate relationship was marred by tragedy, including the loss of several children, which deeply affected Mary. Following Percy's death in 1822, she focused on writing to support herself and her son, publishing numerous works and promoting her husband's poetry. Shelley's writing often addressed themes of loss, grief, and family complexities, alongside her advocacy for women's rights and social justice.
