Mary Shelley's revised edition of 'Frankenstein' is published, using her own name.
On January 1, 1831, a revised edition of 'Frankenstein' was published under Mary Shelley's own name. This edition featured significant stylistic changes and a new preface by Mary that detailed the novel’s origins. It addressed many of the societal perceptions and critiques regarding the book’s daring themes of unchecked ambition and the consequences of scientific exploration. Authored entirely under her direction, this iteration of 'Frankenstein' ensured Mary Shelley’s enduring legacy as a pioneering figure in literature, emphasizing her narrative agency and autonomy within the male-dominated literary landscape of the early 19th century.