Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley is a novel published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on August 8, 2017. This edition spans 204 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who discovers the means to create life, resulting in the creation of a powerful being that resembles a man but is larger than average. The title has often led to confusion, as the Creature is frequently referred to as “Frankenstein,” despite this being the name of its creator.
Readers will find that Frankenstein explores themes related to the consequences of unchecked ambition and the ethical implications of scientific advancement. Infused with elements of the Gothic novel and the Romantic movement, the story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overreaching, particularly in the context of the Industrial Revolution. This work is recognized as a foundational piece in the science fiction genre, influencing both literature and popular culture with its enduring themes and complex characters.
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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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