Frankenstein Annotated
Frankenstein Annotated by Mary W. Shelley is a novel that explores the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a grotesque creature through an unconventional scientific experiment. Independently published on August 9, 2021, this edition spans 284 pages and is presented in English. The narrative delves into themes of creation and the consequences of scientific ambition, reflecting Shelley’s experiences and inspirations during her travels in Europe.
Readers will find a rich exploration of the philosophical and ethical dilemmas surrounding creation and responsibility. The novel intertwines elements of fiction and fantasy, offering insights into the human condition and the quest for knowledge. This annotated edition provides context and depth to Shelley’s work, enhancing the understanding of her groundbreaking narrative that has influenced literature for generations.
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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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