Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a beautifully crafted hardback edition published by National Geographic Books on September 25, 2018. This edition commemorates the 200th anniversary of the book’s first publication and presents the classic Gothic horror tale that explores themes of ambition and the consequences of playing God. The narrative begins with a ship captain rescuing a man near death in the Arctic, leading to a harrowing story of creation and despair.
Readers will find a rich exploration of the moral dilemmas faced by Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who defies natural boundaries to create life. The creature he brings to existence, assembled from various body parts, struggles to find acceptance in a world that shuns him, ultimately resulting in tragedy. This edition also includes a cultural history of Frankenstein’s monster, providing additional context to the enduring impact of this classic work within the horror genre. With 240 pages, this English-language edition invites readers to delve into a timeless narrative that continues to resonate.
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A beautiful new hardback edition of Mary Shelley’s Gothic horror classic, Frankenstein, to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the book’s first publication
INCLUDES A CULTURAL HISTORY OF FRANKENSTEIN’S MONSTER
Navigating the Arctic, the captain of a ship rescues a man wandering near death across the ice caps. How the man got there reveals itself a story of ambition, murder and revenge. As a young scientist, Victor Frankenstein pushed moral boundaries in order to cross the final frontier and create life. But his creation is a monster stitched together from grave-plundered body parts who has no place in the world, and his existence can only lead to tragedy.
**One of the BBC’s 100 Novels That Shaped Our World**
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