Frankenstein

The first novel to move into what became science-fiction, this work by 19-year-old Mary Shelley has become a milestone in the development of the modern genre, though it is heavily influenced by Gothic and romantic modes of literature.

Frankenstein has had a huge impact on modern literature and been adapted in many forms, from the stage to the film theater. A recent adaptation by Dave Morris is available as an interactive app: http://www.inklestudios.com/frankenstein/

Below is a PDF of a brief presentation about the novel and handouts on Galvanism and early play-versions of the novel. An excellent, detailed chronology of Mary Shelley's life is available through the Romantic Circles Website. Contemporary reviews of Frankenstein are also available on this site, a few samples of which you will find in Frankenstein Reviews.pdf below.

John Lauritsen has repeatedly challenged the scholarly consensus that Percy Shelley advised and edited, but did not write Frankenstein.

Germaine Greer's caustic 2007 comments on Lauritsen's position are posted in the PDF below: Greer vs Lauritsen on Frankenstein.pdf.

Lauritsen's position that Percy Shelley is the true author of Frankenstein has received praise from some critics--to read more about this, check Lauritsen Reviews.pdf .