Trivia: Her story about a creature brought to life through electricity, is widely considered to be the first work of science fiction.

Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, is a foundational work of Gothic horror and science fiction that serves as a profound cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked ambition and the moral failures of scientific pursuit devoid of ethical responsibility. Contrary to popular cultural depictions, the novel's central focus is not a monstrous creature, but its creator, Victor Frankenstein, whose hubris and subsequent abdication of duty unleash a cascade of tragedy. The narrative argues that the creature's malevolence is not inherent but is a direct consequence of its creator's abandonment and humanity's prejudice.