Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a novel published by Independently Published on March 7, 2018, featuring 127 pages in English. This work explores the story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who discovers the secret to creating life, resulting in the creation of a powerful being resembling a man. The narrative delves into themes of ambition and the consequences of man’s desire to transcend natural boundaries, reflecting elements of both Gothic literature and the Romantic movement.
Readers will find that Frankenstein serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked scientific exploration and the moral implications of creation. The novel’s subtitle, The Modern Prometheus, underscores its critique of the Industrial Revolution and the potential perils of human innovation. As a foundational text in the horror genre, it has significantly influenced literature and popular culture, establishing a legacy that continues to resonate in contemporary storytelling.
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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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