Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

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Author Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851
Title Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus
Original Publication United Kingdom: Lackington, Hughes, Harding, Mavor, & Jones, 1818.
Note There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #42324
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Summary "Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who becomes obsessed with creating life, leading him to construct a living being from reanimated body parts. The book explores themes of ambition, the consequences of man's desire to play God, and the isolation that arises from the act of creation. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Robert Walton, an explorer, who writes letters to his sister while embarking on an ambitious expedition to the North Pole. Walton describes his enthusiasm for adventure and the mysteries of the Arctic, but also expresses a deep longing for companionship. After some harrowing events, Walton rescues a distressed and emaciated man—Victor Frankenstein—who begins to share his tragic tale. As he recounts the story of his early life, the loss of loved ones, and his blinding pursuit of scientific knowledge, a sense of dread and foreshadowing permeates the narrative, hinting at the monstrous consequences of Frankenstein’s obsession. This opening establishes a captivating framework that sets the stage for the intense exploration of humanity, morality, and the impulse to transcend natural limits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Horror tales
Subject Gothic fiction
Subject Scientists -- Fiction
Subject Monsters -- Fiction
Subject Frankenstein, Victor (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject Frankenstein's monster (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 41445
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 19, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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