Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform in September 2016, is a foundational work in the horror genre. This edition spans 204 pages and presents the story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who discovers the secret to creating life. His creation, a being resembling a man but larger and more powerful, raises profound questions about humanity and the consequences of unchecked ambition.
Readers will encounter themes of creation and responsibility as the narrative unfolds, reflecting elements of both Gothic literature and the Romantic movement. The novel serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overreaching, particularly in the context of the Industrial Revolution, as suggested by its subtitle, The Modern Prometheus. Frankenstein has significantly influenced literature and popular culture, establishing itself as a pivotal work that helped shape the horror genre and science fiction.
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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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