Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on December 17, 2017, is a novel that explores the themes of creation and responsibility. The story follows Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who discovers the secret to creating life, resulting in the birth of a powerful being often mistakenly referred to as “Frankenstein.” This edition comprises 204 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a chance to engage with a foundational work of fiction that blends elements of horror and the Gothic tradition.
Readers will find that Frankenstein delves into the consequences of man’s ambition and the ethical dilemmas posed by scientific advancement, reflecting concerns from the Industrial Revolution. The narrative serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overreaching in the pursuit of knowledge. With its rich themes and complex characters, this novel has significantly influenced both literature and popular culture, establishing itself as a pivotal work in the horror genre and often regarded as the first fully realized science fiction novel.
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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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