Frankenstein, often cited as the first science fiction novel, warns that science gives man the power to play God. Who wrote it?

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Frankenstein, often cited as the first science fiction novel, warns that science gives man the power to play God. Who wrote it?

Frankenstein was written by Mary Shelley. She published it in 1818, and the story follows a scientist who creates life, raising questions about the limits of science and human responsibility—ideas that contribute to its status as an early science fiction work. The other famous authors listed wrote in different veins: H.G. Wells is known for later science fiction classics like The War of the Worlds; Edgar Allan Poe is renowned for Gothic tales and dark poetry; Jane Austen wrote social novels about relationships and society. So the author behind this groundbreaking work is Mary Shelley.

Frankenstein was written by Mary Shelley. She published it in 1818, and the story follows a scientist who creates life, raising questions about the limits of science and human responsibility—ideas that contribute to its status as an early science fiction work. The other famous authors listed wrote in different veins: H.G. Wells is known for later science fiction classics like The War of the Worlds; Edgar Allan Poe is renowned for Gothic tales and dark poetry; Jane Austen wrote social novels about relationships and society. So the author behind this groundbreaking work is Mary Shelley.

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