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Cover of Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley
Year: 2017
Language: en
Pages: 130
ISBN-13: 9781547177806
Dimensions:
Height: 10 inches
Length: 7 inches
Weight: 0.69 pounds
Width: 0.33 inches
Dewey Decimal: 823.7
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Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on July 7, 2017, is a classic novel that explores themes of ambition and the consequences of man’s quest for knowledge. This edition spans 130 pages and is presented in English. Originally published in 1818, the narrative combines elements of the Gothic novel and the Romantic movement, serving as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overreaching in the face of technological advancement.

Readers will find a story that has significantly influenced literature and popular culture, giving rise to a genre of horror stories and films. The novel delves into the implications of creation and the responsibilities that accompany it, reflecting on the impact of the Industrial Revolution. This edition invites readers to engage with Shelley’s profound insights into human nature and the ethical dilemmas posed by scientific exploration.


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Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, first published in London in 1818, 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. The story has had an influence across literature and popular culture and spawned a complete genre of horror stories and films. Many distinguished authors, such as Brian Aldiss, claim that it is the very first science fiction novel.

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Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Year: 2017.
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ISBN-13: 9781547177806.
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Language: en. Pages: 130.

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