Background for Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (or The Modern ...

Some, such as Brian Aldiss, claim that it is the very first science fiction novel. Widely hated by critics, achieved immediate success and popularity. Spawned its own seperate genre of Frankenstein plays, books, movies, etc. The creature has no name. It is called "The Monster", "The Creature, "Frankenstein's Monster", or "The Fiend". ................
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