Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, published by Amazon Digital Services LLC – KDP Print US in September 2019, is a classic novel that explores the themes of creation and responsibility. This edition spans 410 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who discovers the secret to creating life, resulting in the birth of a powerful being often mistakenly referred to as “Frankenstein.” The novel intertwines elements of Gothic fiction and the Romantic movement, reflecting on the implications of man’s ambition during the Industrial Revolution.
Readers will find a rich exploration of the consequences of unchecked scientific exploration and the moral dilemmas faced by its characters. The story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overreaching, encapsulated in its subtitle, The Modern Prometheus. With its significant influence on literature and the horror genre, Frankenstein delves into themes of isolation, identity, and the quest for understanding. This edition invites readers to engage with a foundational work that has shaped the landscape of science fiction and horror narratives.
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Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, generally known as 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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