Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform in October 2017, is a notable work in the horror genre, comprising 276 pages. This novel tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who discovers the secret to creating life, resulting in the creation of a powerful being that resembles a man but is larger than average. The narrative explores themes of ambition and the consequences of man’s quest for knowledge, reflecting the anxieties of the Industrial Revolution.
Readers will find that Frankenstein delves into the complexities of creation and the moral implications of scientific exploration. The novel incorporates elements of Gothic literature and the Romantic movement, serving as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overreaching ambition. Shelley’s work has significantly influenced both literature and popular culture, establishing a foundation for the horror genre and science fiction. This edition is presented in English and features dimensions of 9 inches in height and 6 inches in length.
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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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