She is best known for her novel Frankenstein (1818), a cornerstone of the Gothic genre and a classic of English literature.
Here are a few other famous writers of the Gothic period:
* Horace Walpole: Considered the "father of the Gothic novel," he wrote "The Castle of Otranto" (1764), a foundational work of the genre.
* Ann Radcliffe: A master of suspense and atmosphere, she wrote "The Mysteries of Udolpho" (1794), a highly influential Gothic novel.
* William Beckford: Known for his extravagant and erotic novel "Vathek" (1786), a work of Orientalist fantasy.
* Matthew Lewis: His novel "The Monk" (1796) is a controversial yet influential work filled with supernatural elements and moral dilemmas.
* John Polidori: He wrote "The Vampyre" (1819), which helped popularize the vampire myth in literature.
These are just a few of the many writers who flourished during the Gothic period. They explored themes of darkness, horror, the supernatural, and the psychological depths of human nature.