Frankenstein Annotated
Frankenstein Annotated by Mary W. Shelley is an edition of the classic novel published by Independently Published on March 12, 2021. This 284-page work presents the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a grotesque creature through an unconventional scientific experiment. Originally written when Shelley was just 18, the novel explores themes of creation and the consequences of playing God, reflecting the author’s experiences and inspirations during her travels in Europe.
In this edition, readers will find a detailed narrative that delves into the complexities of human ambition and the darker aspects of scientific exploration. The story is set against the backdrop of locations significant to Shelley, including the Rhine River and Geneva, where much of the action unfolds. The novel engages with topics such as horror and the philosophical implications of galvanism, providing a rich context for understanding the era’s scientific debates. This annotated version invites readers to reflect on the enduring relevance of Shelley’s work in the realms of fiction and horror.
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“Frankenstein is a novel written by English author Mary Shelley that tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a hideous sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Shelley started writing the story when she was 18, and the first edition was published anonymously in London on 1 January 1818, when she was 20.Her name first appeared in the second edition published in Paris in 1821.Shelley travelled through Europe in 1815 along the river Rhine in Germany stopping in Gernsheim, 17 kilometres away from Frankenstein Castle, where two centuries before, an alchemist engaged in experiments. She then journeyed to the region of Geneva, Switzerland, where much of the story takes place. The topic of galvanism and occult ideas were themes of conversation among her companions, particularly her lover and future husband Percy B. Shelley. Mary, Percy and Lord Byron had a competition to see who could write the best horror story. After thinking for days, Shelley dreamt about a scientist who created life and was horrified by what he had made, inspiring the novel.”
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