Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on July 29, 2017, is a classic novel that explores themes of creation and the consequences of scientific ambition. This edition spans 182 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who discovers the means to create life, resulting in a being that, while resembling a man, is larger and more powerful. The title has often led to confusion, as many refer to the creature itself as “Frankenstein,” despite it being the name of its creator.
Readers will find that Frankenstein is infused with elements of the Gothic novel and the Romantic movement, serving as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overreaching in the pursuit of knowledge. The story reflects concerns related to the Industrial Revolution and its implications for humanity. As one of the earliest examples of science fiction, this novel has significantly influenced literature and popular culture, giving rise to a genre that continues to resonate today.
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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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