Why Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Still Captivates 200 Years Later

Mary Shelley was born on August 30, 1797.

She later wrote a famous story called Frankenstein.

The story features a monster created through human ambition.

The book became one of the most lasting stories in English.

It also helped create a whole genre of storytelling.

People still read and publish it today.

The story asks whether people should be responsible for what they create.

Readers and publishers mark Shelley’s birthday as Frankenstein Day.