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Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a gothic novel that follows Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist passionate about unlocking the secrets of life. Driven by ambition and curiosity, he creates a sentient creature from assembled body parts. As the creature struggles with loneliness and rejection, it seeks out its creator, leading to devastating consequences for both.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by gothic tales of scientific ambition and its consequences. It offers a compelling exploration of complex themes like creation, identity, and the human condition, all woven into an atmospheric and thought-provoking narrative.

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Frankenstein

Horror. Romance. Science. A classic tale that would be a fright to miss!

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Horror. Romance. Science. A classic tale that would be a fright to miss!

The idea for the story came to the author, Mary Shelley, in a dream she had about a scientist who had created life and was horrified by what he had made. This Gothic-style romance is among the first of true science fiction novels, if not the first. A young scientist named Victor Frankenstein, after going through his own near-death experience, decides to play God and create life in the form of a grotesque creature, which turns into a nightmare. Through his experience, he learns that the gift of life is precious, not disposable. His journey and personal transformation has deeply affected readers. This edition contains the text of the revised 1831 version of Frankenstein.

This beautiful book comes with luxurious endpapers, a beautiful and stylish heat-burnished cover, and is a convenient 5 x 7 trim size for easy handling. This widely popular classic tells a tale of devastating consequences for those pursuing power and glory.

Frankenstein is a must-read for any lover of classic literature and science fiction.

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Classic works of literature with a clean, modern aesthetic! Perfect for both old and new literature fans, the Word Cloud Classics series from Canterbury Classics provides a chic and inexpensive introduction to timeless tales. With a higher production value, including heat burnished covers and foil stamping, these eye-catching, easy-to-hold editions are the perfect gift for students and fans of literature everywhere.

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Frankenstein is generally praised for its profound exploration of themes such as humanity, ambition, and the consequences of playing God. Critics often highlight Mary Shelley's ability to fuse gothic horror with deep philosophical questions, while some comment on the complex interplay between creator and creature. The novel's enduring relevance and compelling narrative continue to captivate readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781607109457

Publisher: Canterbury Classics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 October 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Canterbury Classics

Illustration: b-w text

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 293g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Mary Shelley was an English novelist, short story writer, dramatist, essayist, biographer, and travel writer, best known for her Gothic novel Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus (1818). She also edited and promoted the works of her husband, the Romantic poet and philosopher Percy Bysshe Shelley. Her father was the political philosopher William Godwin, and her mother was the philosopher and feminist Mary Wollstonecraft.

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