Which writer is the author of the novel Frankenstein, published in 1818?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Mary Shelley
- Step 1: Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is an 1818 Gothic novel written by English author Mary Shelley. Answer: Mary Shelley. Why not the others: None of these fit: Ann Radcliffe; Emily Bronte; Jane Austen.
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