Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley is a novel published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on November 19, 2016. This edition features 152 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who discovers the means to create life, resulting in a being that resembles a man but is larger and more powerful. The work explores themes of creation and responsibility, while also serving as a cautionary tale about the consequences of unchecked ambition during the Industrial Revolution.
Readers will encounter a blend of Gothic elements and Romantic themes throughout the story, which has significantly influenced both literature and popular culture. The novel’s subtitle, The Modern Prometheus, highlights its exploration of the dangers associated with human innovation and ambition. As one of the earliest examples of science fiction, Frankenstein delves into the moral implications of creation and the relationship between creator and creature, making it a foundational text in the horror genre.
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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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