Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, published by Birch Tree Publishing on June 23, 2012, is a classic work of fiction that delves into themes of creation and obsession. This edition spans 290 pages and presents a narrative that begins on a ship sailing north of the Arctic Circle, where the captain encounters Victor Frankenstein’s creature. As the story unfolds, Dr. Frankenstein shares his harrowing tale of alchemical studies and the consequences of his ambition to create life from inanimate matter.
Readers will find a profound exploration of the miseries stemming from Victor Frankenstein’s relentless pursuit of knowledge and the tragic outcomes that follow. The narrative intricately weaves elements of horror and philosophical inquiry, culminating in a poignant conclusion that reflects on the intertwined fates of creator and creation. This edition invites readers to engage with the timeless questions surrounding the nature of humanity and the ethical implications of scientific exploration.
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The Novel begins on a ship sailing north of the Arctic Circle, where the captain spots a figure traveling across the ice on a dog sled. This is Victor Frankenstein’s creature, and close behind is Dr. Frankenstein himself. Invited onto the boat, the weak and ill Doctor tells the story of his alchemical studies and eventual construction of a man from inanimate matter.Frankenstein starts to recover from his exertion and then recounts a story of his life’s miseries to Walton. He explains how his obsession for wisdom led him to this predicament. Before he begins his narrative, he makes Walton promise to capture the monster. Once Frankenstein is finished telling his tale he grows weary and passes away. The sadness culminates in the creature, that victor so longed to destroy was destroyed in turn by Victor’s own death.
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