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Cover of Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley
Year: 2017
Language: en
Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9781976595707
Dewey Decimal: 823.7
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Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform in September 2017, is a classic work of fiction that explores profound themes through a blend of Gothic thriller and romance. This edition spans 144 pages and presents the story of Victor Frankenstein, a dedicated science student whose obsession with the mysteries of life leads him to create a living being from dead matter. However, upon animating his creation, he is horrified by its appearance, setting off a chain of events that delve into the consequences of his scientific pursuits.

Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of horror and cautionary reflection on the dangers of unchecked ambition. The creature, initially innocent, becomes a figure of vengeance, driven by the isolation and rejection it faces from society and its creator. This edition invites exploration of the complex relationship between creator and creation, as well as the ethical implications of scientific exploration, making it a significant work within the realms of fiction and classic literature.


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At once a Gothic thriller, a passionate romance, and a cautionary tale about the dangers of science, Frankenstein tells the story of committed science student Victor Frankenstein. Obsessed with discovering the cause of generation and life and bestowing animation upon lifeless matter, Frankenstein assembles a human being from stolen body parts but; upon bringing it to life, he recoils in horror at the creature’s hideousness. Tormented by isolation and loneliness, the once-innocent creature turns to evil and unleashes a campaign of murderous revenge against his creator, Frankenstein. FultonClassics.com

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Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Year: 2017.
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ISBN-13: 9781976595707.
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Language: en. Pages: 144.

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