Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on August 25, 2018, is a classic novel that explores the themes of creation and the consequences of scientific ambition. This edition spans 202 pages and presents the story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who discovers the secret to creating life. However, his creation, often mistakenly referred to as “Frankenstein,” becomes a powerful being that challenges the boundaries of humanity and morality.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of horror and Gothic literature, reflecting the anxieties of the Industrial Revolution and the Romantic movement. The novel serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overreaching in the pursuit of knowledge. As a foundational work in the science fiction genre, Frankenstein has significantly influenced literature and popular culture, inspiring countless adaptations and discussions about the ethical implications of scientific exploration.
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Frankenstein Mary Shelley 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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