A Gothic Novel is a story in which supernatural terrors and an atmosphere of mysterious horror infiltrates the action. Often the setting is dark and menacing, to reflect the mood of the novel. “Frankenstein” is a good example of a Gothic novel. Written in 1816, by Mary Shelley, “Frankenstein” has become one of the most widely known examples of romantic literature and Gothic novels to date.
The novel is about a young Swiss student (Victor Frankenstein), who discovers the secret of how to create life. Frankenstein carefully assembled body parts of human corpses in the hope of creating something beautiful. But on the contrary, he creates a monster that disgusts him. Rejected by his maker and society, the monster vows revenge on the human race, and more importantly, his creator – “I vowed eternal hatred and vengeance to all mankind”.
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