Monster Mash

All the questions are linked to a person born on August 30th.

One

An author, best known for the 1818 novel Frankenstein, was born on 30 August 1797. Who is this author?

Two

What was the full title of Frankenstein as displayed on the title page of its first edition in 1818?

Three

The title page mentioned in question 3 also features the following epigraph:

Did I request thee, Maker, from my clay
To mould Me man? Did I solicit thee
From darkness to promote me?

Please identify the epic poem (1667) from which this quote is taken and the author of that poem?

Four

To what poet was the author of Frankenstein married?

Five

In the 1931 film adaptation of Frankenstein, what actor was cast as ‘The Monster’ and was depicted as ‘?’ in the opening credits?

Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

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Author: Scott F

As a retired trivia writer, editor and quiz compiler, I wholeheartedly agree with Bertrand Russell’s quote: “There’s much pleasure to be gained in useless knowledge.” Trivia of all sorts has always fascinated me, and for many years, I’ve written and compiled trivia for various media, including traditional TV and radio quiz shows, newspapers and magazines, apps, and other digital platforms.

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