Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a classic gothic novel published by Simon & Schuster on September 6, 2011. This edition spans 422 pages and presents the story of Victor Frankenstein, who becomes obsessed with the creation of new life. Upon achieving his goal, he is horrified by the consequences and abandons his creation, only to confront the repercussions of his actions when tragedy strikes his family.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into profound questions about life, the soul, and the limits of human imagination. The story examines the consequences of unchecked ambition and the moral dilemmas that arise when science intersects with nature and ethics. This deluxe ebook package also includes an extended excerpt from Kenneth Oppel’s prequel, This Dark Endeavor, providing additional context to the themes explored in Shelley’s work.
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This deluxe ebook package features Mary Shelley’s classic gothic novel plus an extended excerpt of award winning author Kenneth Oppel’s thrilling prequel, This Dark Endeavor! What happens when an obsession defies your control? Victor Frankenstein has long sought the answer to creating new life. When he finally achieves his goal, he’s horrified by the results and abandons his creation, ready to forget what he’s done. But when tragedy befalls his family, Victor returns home to discover his creation is hiding nearby. To save his family from further despair, Frankenstein’s creature asks him to do the one thing he swore he never would do again. Mary Shelley’s novel explores with chilling dimensions the questions that reside at our core. What is the fabric of life and the soul? Where are the limits of our imagination? Can man’s reach shatter the boundaries between science, nature and God?
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