Mary Shelley books in order
English writer
- Lived
- 1797–1851
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 13
Mary Shelley published 8 novels, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books and 2 plays, beginning with Frankenstein (1818).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Mary Shelley
Standalone novels in order
Frankenstein (Jan 1818)
Valperga (1823)
The Last Man (1826)
Lodore (1835)
Falkner (1837)
Rambles in Germany and Italy (1844)
Maurice (1997)
Novellas in order
Mathilda (1959)
Non-fiction in order
History of a Six Weeks' Tour (1817), with Percy Bysshe Shelley
Plays in order
Proserpine (1832), with Percy Bysshe Shelley
Midas (1922), with Percy Bysshe Shelley
Film and TV adaptations
- Frankenstein (1910)Film · from Frankenstein
- Frankenstein (1931)Film · from Frankenstein
- Young Frankenstein (1974)Film · from Frankenstein
- Frankenstein (2025)Film · from Frankenstein
Free to read
All free classicsLives of the most eminent literary and scientific men of France, Vol. 1 (of 2)
Eminent literary and scientific men of Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Vol. 3 (of 3)
Tales and Stories
Eminent literary and scientific men of Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Vol. 1 (of 3)
Eminent literary and scientific men of Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Vol. 2 (of 3)
Proserpine and Midas
Valperga Volume 3 (of 3)
Lives of the most eminent literary and scientific men of France, Vol. 2 (of 2)
History of a Six Weeks' Tour Through a Part of France, Switzerland, Germany, and Holland
Valperga Volume 1 (of 3)
Notes to the Complete Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley
Rambles in Germany and Italy in 1840, 1842, and 1843, vol. 1 of 2
Lodore, Vol. 1 (of 3)
Valperga Volume 2 (of 3)
About Mary Shelley
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was an English novelist who wrote the Gothic novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818), which is considered an early example of science fiction. She also edited and promoted the works of her husband, the Romantic poet and philosopher Percy Bysshe Shelley. Her father was the political philosopher William Godwin and her mother was the philosopher and women's rights advocate Mary Wollstonecraft.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Mary Shelley FAQ
- How many books has Mary Shelley written?
- Mary Shelley published 8 novels, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books and 2 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mary Shelley's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Frankenstein.
- What is Mary Shelley's last book?
- Rambles in Germany and Italy in 1840, 1842, and 1843 (1844).
- What is Mary Shelley's most famous book?
- Frankenstein (1818) is Mary Shelley's most widely read book.
- Which Mary Shelley books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Frankenstein (film, 1910).
- Can I read Mary Shelley's books for free?
- Yes. 23 books by Mary Shelley are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Authors like Mary Shelley
Victor Hugo
Also wrote literary fiction and biography
Jules Verne
Also wrote literary fiction and speculative fiction
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Also wrote literary fiction and biography
George Eliot
Also wrote literary fiction and biography
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Also wrote biography and literary fiction
Sarah Bernhardt
Also wrote biography and literary fiction
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.