Frankenstein

Mary Shelley (then Godwin) and Percy Bysshe Shelley were visiting their friend Lord Byron in Geneva one rainy summer. With the weather against them, they decided to spend their time writing ghost stories for each other. Frankenstein is Mary Shelley’s submission to their contest, later published anonymously in 1818.

Victor Frankenstein, a strange but brilliant scientist, discovers a method of imparting life to inanimate matter. The Monster is thus born: a hideous, 8-foot-tall creature of muscle, speed, and intellect. Frankenstein’s rejection of his appalling creation sends it into a spiral of despair, and Frankenstein’s life is never the same.

First published in 1818, Frankenstein has remained relevant for over 208 years — a mark of lasting literary value that few books achieve.

Blending Classics with Horror, this book appeals to readers who appreciate stories that mix elements from more than one tradition.

Available on Bookble for readers looking to explore Mary Shelley's work and build a focused reading list.

Mary Shelley's other works may not be in the current Bookble catalog yet, but the genre shelves below offer strong alternatives.

Within Classics, readers who liked Frankenstein often gravitate toward 1984, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and Dune — each sharing thematic DNA while offering a different perspective.