A “monster” of a book! So many stories owe so much to Frankenstein (1818). Furthermore, many films do, too. The novel, penned by Mary Shelley, is an absolute classic, thoroughly deserving of a tribute from May The Verse Be With You. Many consider the novel to the first real science fiction novel. Certainly, it’s still going strong after two hundred years and is indeed one of the true genre classics.
A Monster Made
The creature asked,
‘Why was I made,
this life is cold
and I’m afraid,
Why bring me to
a world unkind,
and birth me from
your broken mind?’
Victor, aghast
with what he’d done
knew he’d pulled flames
out of the sun . . .
and so, the heat
of his own ways
meant very soon
that hell would blaze
The battle played
out so cruelly,
the war cost his
humanity . . .
Last year, SciFiPulse watched and reviewed a stage-show of Frankenstein, screened by the national theatre. You can read what we had to say on the performance. The story still continues to influence today, which shows just how wonderful it is. There are many versions, including films and even other books that use the characters and ideas. A truly wonderful story! Stay safe dear readers
