Hideous Love: The Story of the Girl Who Wrote Frankenstein
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 9
Published: 2013
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"Hideous Love: The Story of the Girl Who Wrote Frankenstein" by Stephanie Hemphill is a historical novel that brings to life the story of Mary Shelley, the creator of the iconic tale of Frankenstein. Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century England, the narrative explores Mary's passionate and tumultuous relationship with poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. As she grapples with love, loss, and the weight of her own ambitions, Mary faces societal expectations and personal heartbreak. The novel delves into her creative process, illuminating the struggles and inspirations that led to the writing of one of literature’s most enduring works. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 8th grade-12th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 13-17 years.
This book was published in 2013 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .
Stephanie Hemphill is also the award-winning author of Wicked Girls: A Novel of the Salem Witch Trials, a Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist; Your Own, Sylvia: A Verse Portrait of Sylvia Plath, a Michael L. Printz Honor Book; Sisters of Glass; and Things Left Unsaid: A Novel in Poems. She lives in Chicago, Illinois.