Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a classic novel published by Independently Published on July 10, 2019. This edition spans 696 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who discovers the secret to creating life, resulting in the creation of a powerful being that resembles a man but is larger than average. The title often leads to confusion, as popular culture frequently refers to the Creature as “Frankenstein,” despite this being the name of its creator.
Readers will find that Frankenstein explores themes of creation and the consequences of man’s ambition, set against a backdrop infused with Gothic elements and the Romantic movement. The novel serves as a cautionary tale regarding the dangers of overreaching in the pursuit of knowledge, reflecting concerns from the Industrial Revolution era. As a foundational work in the horror and science fiction genres, this edition invites readers to engage with the profound implications of its narrative and 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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