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Author: Mary Shelley
Year: 2021
Language: en
Pages: 239
ISBN-13: 9798488916715
Dewey Decimal: 823.7
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Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a gothic horror novel that was first published in 1818 and has been independently published in this edition on October 3, 2021. This 239-page work presents the story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who creates a grotesque creature through a scientific experiment. The narrative unfolds through fictional correspondences between Captain Robert Walton and his sister, Margaret Walton Saville, as Walton encounters the nearly frozen Victor during his exploration of the North Pole.

Readers will find a compelling exploration of ambition and the consequences of creation as Victor recounts his harrowing tale to Walton. The novel delves into themes of isolation and the quest for understanding, set against a backdrop of gothic elements that enhance its chilling atmosphere. This edition maintains the original’s rich language and intricate storytelling, inviting readers to engage with the timeless questions raised by Shelley about humanity and monstrosity.


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Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is a gothic horror by English author Mary Shelley, first published in 1818. It tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who creates a hideous creature in a scientific experiment. The book is a set of fictional correspondences between Captain Robert Walton and his sister, Margaret Walton Saville. Walton, while exploring the North Pole, finds a nearly frozen Victor who has been in pursuit of his creature, and as he recovers, he narrates his tale to Walton

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This page includes the available description and bibliographic details for “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley. Synopsis preview: Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is a gothic horror by English author Mary Shelley, first published in 1818. It tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who creates a hideous creature in a scientific ex…
Who is the author of “Frankenstein”?
“Frankenstein” is credited to Mary Shelley.
When was “Frankenstein” published?
Publisher: Independently Published. Year: 2021.
What is the ISBN for “Frankenstein”?
ISBN-13: 9798488916715.
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
Language: en. Pages: 239.

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