Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a significant work in the realm of fiction, published by Independently Published on February 6, 2021. This edition spans 203 pages and is presented in English. The narrative, set against the backdrop of 18th-century Europe during a time of scientific exploration, follows the captain of a whaling ship as he recounts his experiences and his unsettling encounter with the scientist Victor Frankenstein. Driven by an insatiable quest for knowledge, Frankenstein creates a new being from the remains of deceased humans, leading to profound consequences.
Readers will find that Frankenstein delves into themes of creation and the ethical implications of scientific advancement. The story explores the complexities of the relationship between creator and creation, as Dr. Frankenstein grapples with the repercussions of his actions. This Gothic tale not only initiates the science fiction genre but also engages with the philosophical debates surrounding the nature of life and the responsibilities that come with it. The narrative invites reflection on the darker aspects of ambition and the quest for understanding in a rapidly evolving world.
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Considered the initiator of science fiction, published in 1818 and framed in the tradition of the Gothic novel. The story is located in the Europe of the 18th century and in full scientific effervescence. The captain of a whaling ship writes to his sister Margaret about his vicissitudes and his encounter with the dark scientist Victor Frankenstein, who in search of the secret of life and without measuring the consequences that this will bring him, creates a new being with parts of other beings dead humans. In Frankenstein the narrative possibilities offered by the old controversy about the construction of automata, a topical issue among scientists who disputed over the ethical reasons for knowledge, are preferred. In the novel, Dr. Frankenstein ends up dominated by his creature and, with his invention, gives literary form to one of the modern myths with the greatest popular roots.
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