Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a classic novel published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on June 25, 2014. This edition spans 166 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who discovers the secret to creating life, resulting in the creation of a powerful being that resembles a man but is larger than average. The novel explores themes of ambition and the consequences of man’s pursuit of knowledge, often reflecting the tensions of the Industrial Revolution.
Readers will find that Frankenstein incorporates elements of Gothic literature and the Romantic movement, serving as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overreaching ambition. The story has significantly influenced both literature and popular culture, giving rise to a distinct genre of horror stories and films. This edition offers an opportunity to engage with a foundational work that is often regarded as the first fully realized science fiction novel, inviting reflection on the ethical implications of scientific advancement.
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Frankenstein, is a novel written by the British author Mary Shelley. The title of the novel refers to a scientist, Victor Frankenstein, who learns how to create life and creates a being in the likeness of man, but larger than average and more powerful. In popular culture, people have tended to refer to the Creature as “Frankenstein”, despite this being the name of the scientist. Frankenstein is a novel infused with some elements of the Gothic novel and the Romantic movement. It was also a warning against the “over-reaching” of modern man and the Industrial Revolution, alluded to in the novel’s subtitle, The Modern Prometheus. The story has had an influence across literature and popular culture and spawned a complete genre of horror stories and films. It is arguably considered the first fully realized science fiction novel.
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