Frankenstein Illustrated
Frankenstein Illustrated by Mary Shelley is a notable work published independently on February 29, 2020. This edition spans 250 pages and is presented in English. The novel recounts the tale of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who, through an unconventional scientific experiment, brings to life a grotesque creature. Originally penned when Shelley was just 18, the story first appeared anonymously in 1818, with her name later included in the 1821 edition.
Readers will discover the origins of this classic narrative, which intertwines themes of creation and the consequences of scientific ambition. The novel was inspired by discussions on galvanism and the supernatural among Shelley and her contemporaries, including Percy B. Shelley and Lord Byron. The setting traverses various European locales, particularly focusing on Geneva, Switzerland, where much of the action unfolds. This edition offers a fresh perspective on a foundational work of fiction that continues to resonate with audiences today.
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Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is a novel written by English author Mary Shelley (1797-1851) 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.[2] 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 (11 mi) away from Frankenstein Castle, where two centuries before, an alchemist engaged in experiments.[3][4][5] 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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