Mary Shelley, the iconic author of Frankenstein holds a prominent place in literary history, not only as the mother of science fiction but also as a figure whose life and works resonate with LGBTQAI+ themes and issues. Though Shelley lived in the 19th century, long before modern conceptions of gender and sexuality, her writings and personal life reveal an intricate relationship with ideas that align with contemporary discussions of queerness, identity, and non-normativity.

In this blog, we will ...