Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley is a novel published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on August 12, 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 a being that resembles a man but is larger and more powerful. The title often leads to confusion, as popular culture frequently refers to the Creature as “Frankenstein,” despite this being the name of its creator.
Readers will encounter a story that intertwines elements of the Gothic novel and the Romantic movement, while also serving as a cautionary tale about the consequences of man’s ambition and the advancements of the Industrial Revolution. The subtitle, The Modern Prometheus, underscores this theme. Frankenstein has significantly influenced literature and popular culture, contributing to the emergence of a distinct genre of horror stories and films. This edition invites readers to explore the complexities of creation and the ethical dilemmas that arise from scientific exploration.
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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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