The most noticeable genres of literature describe in Shelly's novel are the Gothic term and the Science Fiction term. ... They reaches the height of their considerable fashion in the 1790`s and the early years of the 19th century- (Oxford Companion to English Literature, p. 405-06). Undoubtedly, there are Gothic elements to Shelly's novel. ... One of the chief elements in the novel is the use of atmosphere to create mood. ... While containing elements of both, it moves beyond these genres and may be viewed as an argument against the Romanticism of her idealistic husband Percy and Lor...

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The events which follow the creation of Frankenstein's monster, as well as aspects of Frankenstein's early life and the tribulations his monster endures, are all elements author Shelley experienced. Many of Shelley's experiences in her childhood and adult life, as well as her political views, are all elements the author interjects into her novel, Frankenstein. ... Because Shelley was able to have such varied insight into her own life, she was able to interject these themes into one of the most valued works of literature in history....

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