Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a significant work of fiction published by Independently Published on April 2, 2021. This edition spans 382 pages and is presented in English. The novel explores the story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who discovers the secret to creating life and constructs a being that resembles a man but is larger and more powerful. Often mistakenly referred to as “Frankenstein,” the Creature serves as a focal point for themes of creation and responsibility, set against the backdrop of the Gothic and Romantic movements.
Readers will find that Frankenstein delves into the consequences of ambition and the ethical dilemmas posed by scientific advancement. The narrative serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overreaching, particularly in the context of the Industrial Revolution, as suggested by its subtitle, The Modern Prometheus. This edition invites readers to engage with the foundational elements of horror and science fiction, reflecting the novel’s lasting impact on literature and popular culture.
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rankenstein; 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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