Victor Frankenstein is the protagonist of Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein. Born in Naples to a Swiss family, he studies chemistry and life sciences. His father died when he was 17, leaving Caroline Beaufort. He falls in love with Elizabeth Lavenza, who becomes his adoptive sister
Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein anonymously in 1818, published in 1821. Shelley traveled to Geneva in 1815, inspired by alchemist Dippel's experiments. She won a competition to write the best horror story in 1816
Born Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin in 1797, raised by philosopher father William Godwin. Mother died 11 days after birth, father published memoirs revealing her affair. Father married Mary Jane Clairmont in 1801, Mary had troubled relationship with her
Del Toro initially planned a faithful Miltonian tragedy adaptation in 2007. Project was shelved due to Universal's Dark Universe plans in 2009. Del Toro considered Benedict Cumberbatch for the monster role in 2013
1984 by George Orwell warns about totalitarianism and surveillance. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen explores romance and social conventions. Animal Farm by Orwell serves as a warning against Stalin. Brave New World by Huxley depicts a future society with genetic breeding. The Hobbit by Tolkien tells the story of Bilbo Baggins's adventure
Novel follows epistolary nested narrative with Walton, Frankenstein, and monster. Walton's letters introduce himself as Victor Frankenstein on North Pole expedition