Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a novel published by Independently Published on February 17, 2021, featuring 205 pages in English. This work explores the story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who discovers the means to create life, resulting in a being that resembles a man but is larger and more powerful. The narrative delves into themes of creation and responsibility, reflecting the tensions of the Industrial Revolution and the consequences of human ambition.
Readers will find that Frankenstein combines elements of Gothic fiction and the Romantic movement, serving as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked scientific exploration. The novel’s subtitle, The Modern Prometheus, underscores its exploration of the ethical implications of creation. This edition presents a significant contribution to the genres of horror and science fiction, highlighting its lasting impact on literature and popular culture.
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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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