A novel written by Mary Shelley, first published in 1818, telling the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a grotesque but intelligent creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. It is a foundational work of science fiction and horror.
If you read the actual book, the Mary Shelley book, she apparently wrote that book, it was like her and a bunch of friends
""The book is discussed in detail, with the speaker correcting the common misconception that Frankenstein is the monster, and recounting the origin story of Mary Shelley writing it as part of a ghost story competition."