Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is an annotated and illustrated edition published independently on July 27, 2020. This unabridged version spans 108 pages and presents the classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a Swiss student of natural science who creates an artificial being from parts of corpses. The narrative explores themes of ambition, creation, and the consequences of playing God, as the titular character becomes synonymous with the creature he brings to life.
Readers will find a blend of Gothic horror and science fiction in this seminal work, which delves into the complexities of human emotion and the quest for acceptance. The story follows the monster’s tragic journey as it seeks affection but is met with fear and hatred, ultimately leading to a confrontation with its creator. This edition offers a fresh perspective on Shelley’s exploration of technological themes and the moral dilemmas faced by those who dare to challenge the boundaries of nature.
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Annotated. Illustrated. Unabridged. Frankenstein, the title character in Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s novel Frankenstein, the prototypical “mad scientist” who creates a monster by which he is eventually killed. The name Frankenstein has become popularly attached to the creature itself, who has become one of the best-known monsters in the history of motion pictures. Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein: or, the Modern Prometheus (1818), is a combination of Gothic horror story and science fiction. The book tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a Swiss student of natural science who creates an artificial man from pieces of corpses and brings his creature to life. Though it initially seeks affection, the monster inspires loathing in everyone who meets it. Lonely and miserable, the monster turns upon its creator, who eventually loses his life.
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