Um mundo de fantasia, invenção e ficção científica: Mary Shelley e sua trajetória para o nascimento de um novo gênero literário, "Frankenstein"

Abstract

ABSTRACT This work aims to portray the trajectory of author Mary Shelley, a pioneer in a literary genre, who faced challenges in her time to gain recognition in society and literature. The analysis takes into account the historical circumstances that influenced the writing of her book and the chosen literary approach to explore the drama of her work, "Frankenstein". Shelley, a woman ahead of her time, fought a constant battle to express her thoughts, opinions, and emotions, standing out as a precursor of a literary genre that, for a time, had its contribution neglected by literary history. Shelley initiated a new way of life, of literature, of thought research, being a determined woman who did not give up on her work until it was officially recognized in her name, thus fighting for her protagonism in history. This study raises several questions, such as the originality of the science fiction literary genre inaugurated by Shelley, as it addresses the lives, histories, and importance of women like her, who fought in their times but whose trajectories often remain unknown, thus highlighting female protagonism through their writings, as in Shelley's case. Furthermore, it seeks to recognize the criticisms present in her work and the currents of thought presented by the author, a young woman who, at the age of 19, innovated in a literary genre, introducing philosophical currents that would influence generations, both in literature and other fields of research. It is also noteworthy how her work "Frankenstein" reveals the author's thoughts and how this book established her as a pioneer in this genre, provoking various debates and issues to be discussed. Keywords: Mary Shelley, science fiction, new literary genre, Frankenstein.