Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley is a significant work of literature that explores the consequences of unorthodox scientific experimentation. This edition, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on September 9, 2017, contains 230 pages and is presented in English. The novel, originally published anonymously in 1818, follows the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a grotesque yet intelligent creature, delving into themes of creation and responsibility.
Readers will encounter a narrative rich in Gothic and Science Fiction elements, reflecting on the profound impact of Victor’s actions and the resulting creature’s existence. The story has influenced a wide array of literature and popular culture, inspiring numerous adaptations in horror genres. This edition invites readers to engage with Shelley’s exploration of humanity, monstrosity, and the ethical dilemmas of scientific advancement.
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Frankenstein was written by English author Mary Shelley (1797-1851) when she was 18 year old, and was published anonymously in London in 1818, two years later. Her name appeared only on the second edition, published in France in 1823.It tells the story of the young scientist Victor Frankenstein, who creates a grotesque but intelligent man-like creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Frankenstein has Gothic and Science Fiction elements. It has had a considerable influence in literature and popular culture and inspired a new generation of horror novels, movies and plays.Since the novel’s publication, the name Frankenstein has often been used to refer to the monster itself although the monster has no name, and is called by words such as “creature”, “monster”, “demon”, “wretch,” “abortion,” and “it”.
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