British author created character

English author Mary Shelley wrote the novel “Frankenstein.’’ First published in 1818, it tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a grotesque but sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment.

First version anonymous

When the Frankenstein novel debuted, Shelley was 20 and the author was listed as anonymous. Her name appeared in the second edition published in Paris in 1823.

Monstrous monikers

Frankenstein’s monster is given no name in the book but referred to only as “creature,’’ “monster,” “fiend,” “wretch,” “vile insect,” “demon,” “being” or “it.”

Subject of many movies

Frankenstein has inspired more than 130 films, starting with the silent Frankenstein in 1910.

Karloff most capable

Along with fellow actors Lon Chaney, Bela Lugosi and Vincent Price, Boris Karloff is recognized as one of the true icons of horror cinema, and the actor most closely identified with the Frankenstein character.

<strong>Source:</strong> uselessdaily.com, imdb.com