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Cover of Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley
Year: 2015
Language: en
Pages: 204
ISBN-13: 9781517428181
Dewey Decimal: 823.7
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Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform in September 2015, is a foundational work in the science fiction genre. This edition spans 204 pages and presents the story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who discovers the means to create life, resulting in a powerful being that resembles a man but is larger and more formidable. The novel explores themes of creation and responsibility, reflecting on the consequences of man’s ambition during the Industrial Revolution.

Readers will find that Frankenstein delves into the complexities of human nature and the ethical dilemmas associated with scientific advancement. Infused with elements of Gothic literature and the Romantic movement, the narrative serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overreaching ambition. This edition offers a comprehensive look at a story that has significantly influenced literature and popular culture, establishing itself as a pivotal work that has inspired a genre of horror stories and films.


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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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Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Year: 2015.
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ISBN-13: 9781517428181.
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Language: en. Pages: 204.

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