Frankenstein: Designed for Dyslexic Readers (Classics for Dyslexic Readers)

Mary Shelley’s groundbreaking Gothic novel—now presented in a dyslexia-friendly format for a new generation of readers.

Published in 1818, Frankenstein remains one of the most enduring and thought-provoking works of English literature. More than a tale of monsters and mad science, it’s a powerful reflection on ambition, isolation, creation, and what it means to be human. Written when Mary Shelley was just 18 years old, the novel continues to captivate readers and challenge moral assumptions more than two centuries after its debut.

This edition is part of the Classics for Dyslexic Readers series, a collection designed to make timeless literature more accessible to individuals with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. The full, unabridged 1818 text is presented using the OpenDyslexic font, a typeface developed to reduce some of the visual processing challenges faced by dyslexic readers. With increased line spacing, larger text, and carefully considered formatting, this book aims to make reading a more comfortable, inclusive, and rewarding experience.

Whether you’re reading Frankenstein for school, rediscovering it as an adult, or exploring it for the first time, this edition has been thoughtfully designed to support you on your reading journey.

• OpenDyslexic font used throughout to help reduce letter swapping, line skipping, and fatigue

• Spacious layout with generous margins and line spacing to ease visual stress

• Full original 1818 text with no abridgment or alterations to Mary Shelley’s language

• Left-aligned text to support consistent visual flow

• No justified text, which often causes uneven spacing that can trip up readers

• Minimal distractions: No columns, footnotes, or dense formatting

• Readers with dyslexia of all ages

• Students and educators seeking accessible texts for classroom use

• Parents and guardians supporting children who struggle with reading

• Libraries and organizations working to improve literacy and inclusion

• Anyone who wants a more approachable version of a literary classic

Frankenstein: A Dyslexia-Friendly Edition is more than just a book—it’s an effort to make classic literature more equitable. For too long, the physical presentation of text has been a barrier for many readers. This edition seeks to change that, honoring Mary Shelley’s extraordinary novel while offering a format that invites more people into the world of books.

This is Frankenstein, as it has always been—only now, it’s for everyone.