Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a novel published by Independently Published on September 22, 2019. This edition spans 696 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who discovers the means to create life, resulting in a being that, while resembling a human, is larger and more powerful. The work explores themes of creation and responsibility, reflecting the anxieties of the Industrial Revolution and the consequences of man’s ambition.
Readers will encounter a blend of Gothic elements and Romantic ideals throughout the text. The novel serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked scientific exploration, encapsulated in its subtitle, The Modern Prometheus. As a foundational piece in both horror and science fiction genres, Frankenstein has significantly influenced literature and popular culture, inspiring countless adaptations and discussions on the ethical implications of creation and the nature of humanity.
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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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