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Frankenstein: Or, the Modern Prometheus

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Cover of Frankenstein: Or, the Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley
Author: Mary Shelley
Year: 2020
Language: en
Pages: 239
ISBN-13: 9798614787431
Dimensions:
Height: 8.5 inches
Length: 5.5 inches
Weight: 0.82 pounds
Width: 0.6 inches
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Frankenstein: Or, the Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley is a novel that explores the consequences of scientific ambition and the quest for knowledge. Independently published on February 16, 2020, this edition spans 239 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who, driven by his desire to unlock the secrets of life, creates a grotesque creature through an unconventional experiment.

Readers will find a profound examination of themes related to creation and responsibility within the text. As Victor grapples with the repercussions of his actions, the story delves into the complexities of human emotion and the nature of existence. This edition invites exploration of the classic elements of literature and science fiction, making it a significant work in both genres.


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Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is a novel written by English author Mary Shelley (1797-1851) that tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a hideous sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Shelley started writing the story when she was 18, and the first edition was published anonymously in London on 1 January 1818, when she was 20.[2] Her name first appeared in the second edition published in Paris in 1821.

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Publisher: Independently Published. Year: 2020.
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ISBN-13: 9798614787431.
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Language: en. Pages: 239.

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