Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, published by HarperCollins on April 16, 2013, is a classic horror novel that explores the consequences of unchecked ambition and the quest for knowledge. This edition spans 211 pages and presents the story of Victor Frankenstein, a Swiss student who discovers the secret to animating lifeless matter. His experiment leads to the creation of a monster, which ultimately results in tragedy for both creator and creation as societal rejection drives the creature to seek revenge.
Readers will find a narrative rich with themes of love, friendship, hubris, and fear, as it delves into the complex relationship between man and monster. The book illustrates the profound implications of creation and the responsibilities that accompany it. As a foundational work in the horror genre and often regarded as the first science fiction novel, Frankenstein has significantly influenced literary tradition and has inspired numerous adaptations across various media. This edition invites readers to engage with Shelley’s exploration of humanity’s darker impulses and the moral dilemmas inherent in scientific exploration.
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Written by Mary Shelley (1797-1851), Frankenstein is the best-selling horror classic about an experiment that goes horribly wrong, and a monster who swears revenge on his creator. Swiss student Victor Frankenstein uncovers the secret to bringing life to what is lifeless, and in assembling body parts to create a monster, ultimately sets the stage for his own destruction and that of everything he loves when the monster is rejected by society. Penned as part of a competition between Mary Shelley, Lord Byron, and John Polidori to see who could write the best horror story, Frankenstein is resonant with themes of love, friendship, hubris, and fear. It presents the epic battle between man and monster, showing that man is not always capable of controlling that which he creates. Frankenstein was first published anonymously in London in 1818, reflecting English biases towards female authors, and Mary Shelley was not credited as the author of Frankenstein until the French edition was published in 1823. Frankenstein has had a lasting influence on literary tradition, opening the door to literary horror as a genre, and is widely recognized as the first work of science fiction. It has been adapted for film, television, and stage, as well as providing the basis for new works of literary fiction.
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