Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein"

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"The purpose of this paper is to discuss Mary Shelley's work, Frankenstein. The paper will study the text of the work, examine the problems of authorship, and search for the origins of the book. In addition, this paper will trace the influences that led to the writing of the book: occultism, philosophy, science and morality.

Very few writers exist outside of the currents in which they live, and Mary Shelley is no exception. She was a product of the Romantic Era and she moved among the greatest talents of that particular time. But most closely associated with the writing of Mary Shelley is Edgar Allan Poe. His use of the gothic and the bizarre might be said to be a direct descendant of the Frankenstein creation. In any case, since Mary Shelley was so familiar with all of the great minds and talents of the Romantic ... "

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