Author Biography

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was an English novelist, short story writer, dramatist, essayist, biographer, and travel writer, best known for her Gothic novel Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus. She also edited and promoted the works of her husband, the Romantic poet and philosopher Percy Bysshe Shelley. She was born August 30, 1797 in Somers Town, London, United Kingdom and she died February 1, 1851 in Chester Square, London, United Kingdom. (Biography 1)

Why “Frankenstein” is Banned

A review committee listed that the book deemed by Mary W. Shelley Frankenstein “is an inappropriate curriculum resource and in alignment with the current instructional standards,” but the book could be suspended pending an expected appeal from the people who challenged the book. People think the language and the violence is too much for younger audiences. (eNotes 1)

Why it Should be Read

Frankenstein is a great book with a good plot and a twist. Although it is a good book for adults, it is a great book to get into. Especially if you like exiting books. I like this book because you have to pay attention to every detail to understand what is going on. I would guarantee you that if you read this book you would be impressed. (Free Book Summary 1)

How "Frankenstein" Relates to the Movie

Frankenstein relates to the movie in detail. The creator of the movie did a really good job pulling information from the book to really give the movie a kick that gives the audience a good taste of what the book was like. When the movie first came out it was a big hit in the movie industry and would become one of the biggest grossing movies of its time. (eNotes 1)