For thirteen years, Mary Shelley's novel was anonymous. When she finally put her name on it, she added a preface with advice on where creation comes from...
"Creation does not come from a void. It comes from chaos." I'd never thought of that, but now I see how true it is. There's always something there before the creation. Even God creates by bringing order to chaos. I did not know anything about Mary Shelly though I've enjoyed "Frankenstein," but only in the movies. Thanks for enlightening me.
What a delightful post. I didn't know these things about Mary Shelly. I think we too often feel shame about our lives. Writing is a way of realizing that the things that happened to you weren't all your fault. Perhaps the most amazing thing I've found is how much your memories begin to change after you start to write about them. Some are even transformed from nightmares into dreams.
I remember that you’ve written about Mary Shelly previously…the view on chaos being the impetus for creativity is new!
Mary Shelly was born to write. It was in her DNA, so to speak. As I’ve heard other writers (and artists in general) say, they couldn’t NOT write (or compose or whatever). Their craft is like their oxygen.
Brought me to tears. How did she survive losing three babies? How could any woman survive such tragedy?
You've brought Mary to life with your stories.
Thank you.
Hugs,
Linda
Once again, you bring the past to pulsing, urgent life, Linda. Where creation comes from . . .
I love that you end this with a question. To hide our fallibility is to hide our humanness. The one thing that makes us connective.
Thanks Linda
Every day we learn something from your writings.
Which stimulate our passion for reading.
Sam John
IRAQ
"Creation does not come from a void. It comes from chaos." I'd never thought of that, but now I see how true it is. There's always something there before the creation. Even God creates by bringing order to chaos. I did not know anything about Mary Shelly though I've enjoyed "Frankenstein," but only in the movies. Thanks for enlightening me.
This is a fantastic short article that I really enjoyed. I’ve learned a lot!
What a delightful post. I didn't know these things about Mary Shelly. I think we too often feel shame about our lives. Writing is a way of realizing that the things that happened to you weren't all your fault. Perhaps the most amazing thing I've found is how much your memories begin to change after you start to write about them. Some are even transformed from nightmares into dreams.
So sad, Poor Mary. Its no comfort now, but she lives on.
I remember that you’ve written about Mary Shelly previously…the view on chaos being the impetus for creativity is new!
Mary Shelly was born to write. It was in her DNA, so to speak. As I’ve heard other writers (and artists in general) say, they couldn’t NOT write (or compose or whatever). Their craft is like their oxygen.
This was so well written and captivating. Thank you!
Dear Linda
Thank you truly from our hearts for stimulating and encouraging all readers from around the world
to read and write, it is now part of our daily activity.
We have a dream just as The great Martin Luther King Jr. said it in a Loud Historic Clear Honest Voice
Our Dream All Mankind No Mater Who They Are, Where They Are, What Age Or What Language They Speak Should Be able To Read And Write.
GOD BLESS
Sam John
IRAQ
As a teenager, Mary inspired me to push through the behaviours of my "peers", Ernest inspired me to write about how. Thankyou Linda, peace, Maurice