What kind of novel is Frankenstein?

Everything you need to know about the genre of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, written by experts with you in mind. read more

1988: Frankenstein (フランケンシュタイン) is a manga adaptation of Shelley's novel by Junji Ito. 1989: Frankenstein the Panto. A pantomime script by David Swan, combining elements of Frankenstein, Dracula, and traditional British panto. 1990: Frankenstein Unbound. Combines a time-travel story with the story of Shelley's novel. read more

Some book critics argue that Frankenstein is not a Gothic novel. Instead, it's often considered a science fiction novel because it emphasizes new and unseen technologies. Most Gothic novels include some sort of evil villain, but Dr. Frankenstein does not necessarily fit this mold. read more