Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley is a novel published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on September 21, 2015, featuring 204 pages in English. The story centers on Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who discovers the secret to creating life, resulting in the birth of a powerful being resembling a man. This narrative explores themes of creation and consequence, often highlighting the tension between human ambition and ethical boundaries.
Readers will find a blend of Gothic elements and Romantic themes throughout the text, as Shelley crafts a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked scientific exploration during the Industrial Revolution. The novel not only delves into the complexities of the relationship between creator and creation but also serves as a foundational work in the horror genre. Frankenstein has significantly influenced literature and popular culture, establishing itself as a pivotal piece in the evolution of science fiction narratives.
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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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