Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a novel published by Independently Published on October 22, 2021, featuring 205 pages in English. This work explores the journey of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who discovers the secret to creating life, resulting in the creation of a powerful being resembling a man. The narrative delves into themes of ambition and the consequences of man’s quest for knowledge, reflecting elements of both Gothic literature and the Romantic movement.
Readers will encounter a story that serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overreaching in the pursuit of scientific advancement, as suggested by its subtitle, The Modern Prometheus. The novel’s impact extends beyond its pages, influencing a wide array of literature and popular culture, and is often regarded as the first fully-realized science fiction novel. With its rich themes and complex characters, this edition of Frankenstein invites readers to reflect on the ethical implications of creation and the nature of humanity.
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Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, generally known as Frankenstein, is a novel written by the British author Mary Shelley. The title of the novel refers to a scientist, Victor Frankenstein, who learns how to create life and creates a being in the likeness of man, but larger than average and more powerful. In popular culture, people have tended to refer to the Creature as “Frankenstein”, despite this being the name of the scientist. Frankenstein is a novel infused with some elements of the Gothic novel and the Romantic movement. It was also a warning against the “over-reaching” of modern man and the Industrial Revolution, alluded to in the novel’s subtitle, The Modern Prometheus. The story has had an influence across literature and popular culture and spawned a complete genre of horror stories and films. It is arguably considered the first fully-realized science fiction novel.
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