Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus has been published by Bamboo & Pine Press
About Mary Shelley
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (30 August 1797 – 1 February 1851) was an English novelist who wrote the Gothic novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818), which is considered an early example of science fiction. She also edited and promoted the works of her husband, the Romantic poet and philosopher Percy Bysshe Shelley. Her father was the political philosopher William Godwin and her mother was the philosopher and women’s rights advocate Mary Wollstonecraft.
Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein when she was just 18 years old. The idea came during a famous storytelling challenge in 1816 at Lake Geneva with Lord Byron and others.
She imagined a scientist bringing a creature to life—an idea inspired by scientific experiments of the time (like electricity and reanimation) and philosophical debates about life and creation
Mary Shelley is considered the “mother of science fiction”.
Frankenstein remains one of the most influential novels in literature. The story has inspired countless films, adaptations, and cultural references.
Richard Rothwell’s portrait of Shelley was shown at the Royal Academy in 1840
Character Figure and Relationship Map
Robert Walton
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Victor Frankenstein
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Frankenstein’s Elizabeth Lavenza Henry Clerval Alphonse Frankenstein
Creature (fiancée) (friend) (father)
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William Justine (Indirect harm to others)
Frankenstein Moritz
(brother) (wrongly accused)
Main Characters
Victor Frankenstein
A brilliant but obsessive scientist. His ambition to conquer death leads him to create the creature, ultimately causing tragedy for himself and others.
The Creature (Frankenstein’s Monster)
Victor’s creation. Intelligent and emotionally sensitive, but rejected by society due to his appearance. His loneliness turns into anger and vengeance.
Robert Walton
An Arctic explorer who narrates parts of the novel through letters. He meets Victor and hears his story. Walton mirrors Victor’s ambition.
Elizabeth Lavenza
Victor’s adopted sister and later fiancée. She represents domestic peace and emotional warmth.
Henry Clerval
Victor’s close friend. He is kind, moral, and interested in literature and humanity—the opposite of Victor’s scientific obsession.
Alphonse Frankenstein
Victor’s father. A supportive and caring parent.
Justine Moritz
A servant in the Frankenstein household who is wrongly accused of murder, highlighting themes of injustice.
William Frankenstein
Victor’s young brother, whose death becomes a turning point in the story.
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