Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a novel published by Independently Published on November 19, 2021, featuring 223 pages in English. This work explores the journey of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who discovers the secret to creating life and constructs a being that resembles a man but possesses greater power. The narrative delves into themes of creation and consequence, reflecting on the implications of man’s ambition during the Industrial Revolution, as suggested by its subtitle, The Modern Prometheus.
Readers will encounter a blend of Gothic elements and Romantic influences throughout the story. The novel not only presents the struggles of its characters but also serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked scientific exploration. Frankenstein has significantly impacted literature and popular culture, giving rise to a genre of horror narratives. This edition invites readers to engage with Shelley’s exploration of humanity and the ethical dilemmas surrounding creation.
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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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