Tuesday, January 1, 2019

"Frankenstein" published 1818


Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, a novel of science fiction and horror by Mary Shelley was published January 1, 1818.  The story is told in retrospect as a letter written by a captain of a icebound ship to his sister.  The main character is Victor Frankenstein, but the name Frankenstein has become synonymous with the monster himself.

It gained popularity in the 20th century with numerous films, television shows, and novels featuring the monster have been produced.


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