Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on July 22, 2017, is a significant work in the horror genre, spanning 348 pages. This novel tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who discovers the secret to creating life and constructs a being that resembles a man but is larger and more powerful. The narrative explores themes of creation and consequence, as well as the implications of man’s ambition, reflecting elements of both Gothic literature and the Romantic movement.
Readers will find that Frankenstein delves into the complexities of human nature and the ethical dilemmas associated with scientific advancement. The novel serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overreaching, particularly in the context of the Industrial Revolution, as indicated by its subtitle, The Modern Prometheus. This edition presents Shelley’s work in a contemporary format, allowing new audiences to engage with a story that has profoundly influenced literature and popular culture, establishing a foundation for 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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