Was Mary Shelley A Feminist? A New Film About The Writer Says Yes

The new IFC film Mary Shelley brings to life the story of the famed author. Shelley's biography was just as tragic and as fantastical as the story for which she's famed: Frankenstein. And although Shelley's life would be marked by loss and heartbreak, she stands as feminist icon who fiercely fought for recognition for her work. Shelley (portrayed in the film by Elle Fanning) was raised with an impressively liberal pedigree. Her father, noted philosopher William Goodwin, is considered the archite...