Frankenstein

by Mary Shelley

Frankenstein: Genre 1 key example

Genre
Explanation and Analysis:

Frankenstein is one of the most famous Gothic novels. Established with Horace Walpole’s 1764 novel The Castle of Otranto, Gothic fiction is characterized by mystery and suspense, settings in isolated, ancient locations, and the inclusion of psychological elements that express human emotions. The novel's succession of tragic deaths and Victor's and the Monster's psychological sufferings fit Gothic conventions. Due to its dark subject matter and plot, Frankenstein also falls into the genres of tragedy and science fiction.