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Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin was born
Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin was born in Somors Town, London, 1797. -
Mary's Mother Dies
Mary Shelley's mother passes away due to an infection inflicted during childbirth. She survived the birth, but died ten days later. Mary Shelley grew up cherishing her mother's memory and books, and her mother may have also been an inspiration to publish her own books. -
TIME CONTEXT - Pride and Prejudice was published
(TIME CONTEXT) Pride and Prejudiced was published. Widely considered the best of Jane Austin's known works, the first editions of this novel sold out immediately and became one of England's top works.
This novel could of been one of many that inspired Shelley to publish the story she wrote. -
Mary Shelley Writes Frankenstein
Ghost-story writing competition was held at Lord Byron's residence, where the idea for Frankenstein came to Shelley in a 'waking dream'.
This is also the year that Mary and her lover Percy Shelley got married, after the suicide of Percy's wife. -
'Frankenstein' is Published
Novel 'Frankenstein' was officially published anonymously. This event is significant to both the literary world and the world of films as it is speculated that this novel birthed the science-fiction genre and was the first to use the 'mad-scientist' motif. -
French Version First To Credit Shelley
French edition of the novel was released, it being the first to accredit Mary Shelley as the author. -
(TIME CONTEXT) Halloween Becomes Widely Recognised in The US
Celebration of Halloween becomes popularised in the US when European immigrants brought Halloween customs with them.
The idea of 'Halloween' and dressing up as spooky characters could have been an attributing factor to 'Frankenstein' the novel and film's popularity and success. -
Frankenstein Enters Public Domain
'Frankenstein' enters public domain. -
First Film Adaptation Made
First film adaptation of 'Frankenstein' was made. It is also said that this movie was the first ever horror film made. -
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'Frankenstein' Influences Media Around The World
'Frankenstein's influence on horror and pop culture is obvious, with there being countless movies, books, songs, and other media that reference the infamous creature. There have also been many adaptations of the movie, and the idea of a Frankenstein monster being used in a multitude of horror films and kids media alike.