It's Alive!!!!

Mary Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein tells the story of Dr.Victor Frankenstein as he manages to create life in the form of a horrifying monster and the chaos that comes from it. Even if you haven't read this novel, odds are you're still very familiar with it's story. Whether it's been from watching a movie adaption of the book or read/watching some other form of media where Frankenstein's monster was a character in it, Frankenstein is still well known in the Modern Era.

Frankenstein was first published in 1818, during the Enlightenment Era. During this time, people were trying to write and create stories that were original without having to draw on previous, well-known works. This was also a time where the Horror genre began to rise in popularity, as well as the closely-related Gothic Fiction genre, enabling authors to be even more open with the content they could write about in their books.

Along with what was occurring in the literature world at the time, many people were becoming fascinated with different aspects of science, such as nature and what it is/isn't. Because of this, a novel about someone successfully bringing something to life and the moral implications that it has, had the potential to do exceptionally well, which Frankenstein did.

In today's world, Frankenstein and his monster are often associated with the month of October, more specifically Halloween. Frankenstein's monster has become a staple for Halloween decorations and costumes, solidifying him as a horror icon that has stood the test of time. As someone who loves Halloween A LOT, this is the main reason that I know about Frankenstein and why I'm excited to read this novel.

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