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Frankenstein

By Mary Shelley
Series: Signature Classics
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Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a classic tale of ambition and creation gone awry. The story follows Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who becomes obsessed with creating life, leading to the birth of a sentient creature. As the creature seeks understanding and acceptance, tensions arise, exploring themes of responsibility, isolation, and the quest for power.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by tales of scientific ambition and the consequences of playing god. This Gothic classic delves into the themes of creation, humanity's quest for knowledge, and the monstrous potential within. It's a captivating exploration of human nature and its darker sides, perfect for fans of horror and the supernatural.

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Frankenstein

Frankenstein has, indeed, created a monster . . . not by animating dead flesh but by abandoning his creation. Now, the monster is out for revenge.

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For years, Dr. Victor Frankenstein labours to create a new race of intelligent beings. He spends his nights scavenging body parts from graveyards, slaughterhouses, and hospital dissection rooms. By day he experiments in his secret laboratory, perfecting the creature who, he believes, will worship him as a god.

But when he succeeds, Frankenstein is horrified by the ugly brutishness of the patchwork being he has brought to life and abandons his creation.

The novel that translated the stormy ethos of the gothic novel into the foundation for modern science fiction, Frankenstein is a terrifying story about how monsters of all kinds are made.

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Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is often praised for its profound exploration of themes like ambition, humanity, and ethical responsibility. Critics admire its pioneering role in the horror genre and its ability to spark debates on moral and scientific boundaries. Shelley's novel is frequently highlighted for its rich, atmospheric prose and its complex characterisation of both Victor Frankenstein and his creation. The book continues to be lauded for its timeless relevance and thought-provoking narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781435171442

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 March 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Union Square & Co.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 232

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Classic Fiction Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Mary Shelley Most Popular Books of All Time Series: Signature Classics

About the Author

Mary Shelley (1797 1851) was the author of five novels and numerous works of short fiction, and she is best known for Frankenstein. The daughter of feminist Mary Wollstonecraft, Shelley was steeped in the progressive ideas of the early 19th-century British Romantic era.

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