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Today They call him "creature," "demon" and "devil." But inside this hulkish eight-foot-tall figure you will find the soul of an innocent boy who seeks love and friendship. Today we will pay tribute to Dr. Frankenstein's monster on Mary Shelley's 216th birthday! The Woman behind the Creature Self-educated, and a feminist ahead of her time, Mary Shelley drew upon science and fantasy to tell a compelling story that still haunts us today. Discover her exciting but tragic life here. Don´t forget to read more about Mary Shelley and her famous mother. And here, you will find chapter summaries for Shelley´s Frankenstein. En Español: Hoy vamos a la ópera para disfrutar de la fantasía del Dr. Frankenstein. Search Related Topics:  mary shelley  biographies  english literature What Type of Mad Scientist Are You? Mad scientists like Victor Frankenstein are often described as a menace to society. But technology and science can also be fulfilling, the ultimate expressions of human invention. Take our quiz to see what type of mad scientist genius you could become. Discover Marie Curie´s heroic story, one of the most important scientists in the 20th century. And here, you can meet the top 10 inventors of all time. En Español: Conoce al Dr. Frankenstein y otros científicos locos de la ficción. Search Related Topics:  frankenstein  mary shelley  mad scientists Monster Psychology "What is a ghost?" asks the narrator in the 2001 movie The Devil's Backbone. "A tragedy condemned to repeat itself time and again... Something dead which still seems to be alive..." Discover the hidden truths that lurk inside of these literary monsters. Don´t miss our review of Bram Stoker´s Dracula. And here, you will find top 10 werewolf books. En Español: Descubre aquí cinco mitos sobre Frankenstein. Search Related Topics:  monster  dracula  frankenstein The Spiritual Side of Frankenstein Few people know that The Modern Prometheus is the subtitle of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Prometheus was a Greek Titan who created man from clay. Read the full story about the god who brought fire to humanity, and compare Frankenstein to other mythologies about creation. Read more creation myths from around the world here. And don´t forget this beautiful origin story from Chinese mythology. En Español: Aquí te revelamos cómo se creó la novela más famosa de Mary Shelley. Search Related Topics:  divine punishments  greek mythology  prometheus Related Searches Frankenstein Dracula Monster com Top 10 Books News Letters Featured Articles Eerie Quotes from Dracula Top Chemistry Projects You Can Do at Home Seven Classic Movie Monsters Romantic Period - Where it all began Portraits of American Romantics Edgar Allan Poe's Philosophy of Death   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement