No, Mary Shelley did not write Dracula. The novel Dracula was written by Bram Stoker and published in 1897. Mary Shelley is best known for her own novel, Frankenstein, which was published in 1818.
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is often cited as one of the earliest examples of science fiction, exploring themes of creation, life, and the consequences of man’s hubris. In contrast, Bram Stoker’s Dracula is a horror novel that introduced the iconic character of Count Dracula and has had a profound impact on the vampire genre.
While both authors contributed significantly to literature in the Gothic and horror genres, they are distinct individuals with different works and themes. Mary Shelley and Bram Stoker were influenced by the social and scientific concerns of their respective times, which is reflected in their writings.