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Author: Mary Shelley
Year: 2019
Language: en
Pages: 274
ISBN-13: 9781796894301
Dewey Decimal: 823.7
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Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a classic novel published by Amazon Digital Services LLC – KDP Print US on February 14, 2019. This edition spans 274 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 and more formidable. The work is often recognized for its Gothic elements and ties to the Romantic movement, exploring themes of ambition and the consequences of man’s quest for knowledge.

Readers will find that Frankenstein delves into the complexities of creation and the ethical implications of scientific advancement. The story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overreaching in the pursuit of progress, reflecting concerns from the Industrial Revolution. This novel has significantly influenced both literature and popular culture, establishing itself as a foundational work in the horror and science fiction genres.


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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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Publisher: Amazon Digital Services LLC – KDP Print US. Year: 2019.
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ISBN-13: 9781796894301.
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Language: en. Pages: 274.

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