Read the passage. it is true that i am very averse to bringing myself forward in print; but as my account will only appear as an appendage to a former production, and as it will be confined to such topics as have connection with my authorship alone, i can scarcely accuse myself of a personal intrusion. according to her introduction to frankenstein, how does mary shelley feel about writing about herself “in print”? she does not like to call attention to herself. she says she’s proud of her ability to write. she wants to publish her writing on her own time line. she would rather write an autobiography than a novel.