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; or, The Modern Prometheus, is a seminal work of Gothic literature and widely considered the first true science fiction novel. Written by Mary Shelley and published in 1818, it tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but ambitious scientist who discovers the secret of "generating life" and creates a sentient creature. Quick Facts Author: Mary Shelley Publication Year: 1818 (original), 1831 (revised edition) Genre: Gothic Horror, Science Fiction, Romanticism

The novel was famously conceived during the "Year Without a Summer" in 1816. While staying near Lake Geneva with Percy Bysshe Shelley, Lord Byron, and John Polidori, the group challenged each other to write a ghost story. Shelley’s inspiration came from a "waking dream" of a student of unhallowed arts kneeling beside a thing he had put together. frankenstein

Frankenstein is a demanding but deeply rewarding read. It is a tragedy of Greek proportions wrapped in a Gothic horror package. It requires patience with its archaic language but rewards the reader with a story that is emotionally devastating and intellectually stimulating. ; or, The Modern Prometheus, is a seminal