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Frankenstein

New Edition of Mary Shelley's Gothic Masterpiece
By Mary Shelley
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One of the best-known works of English literature, Frankenstein gave rise to the science-fiction and horror genres and has enthralled generations of readers since its publication in 1818. The book follows the story of Victor Frankenstein and his monster: the result of his desire to create... Read More
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Frankenstein

One of the best-known works of English literature, Frankenstein gave rise to the science-fiction and horror genres and has enthralled generations of readers since its publication in 1818.A tragedy and a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of ambition and creation, Mary Shelley's masterpiece is more relevant now than ever.

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One of the best-known works of English literature, Frankenstein gave rise to the science-fiction and horror genres and has enthralled generations of readers since its publication in 1818.

The book follows the story of Victor Frankenstein and his monster: the result of his desire to create life. But his botched experiment is so grotesque that the doctor immediately regrets what he has done and abandons the monster, leaving him to fend for himself. The creature finds and confronts his maker pleading for a companion, his human right to happiness. Fearing what this may lead to, Victor refuses, causing the monster to vow to ruin any happiness in Victor's life.

A tragedy and a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of ambition and creation, Mary Shelley's masterpiece is more relevant now than ever.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846976957

Publisher: Birlinn General

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 January 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polygon An Imprint of Birlinn Limited

Edition: New Edition

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Jenni Fagan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 215g

Pages: 240

Collections

Featured Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Literary Fiction Mary Shelley Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction

About the Author

Mary Shelley (1797-1851) was a novelist who is best known for writing the Gothic novel Frankenstein (1818). She is considered to be a key figure of the Romantic movement, significant for her literary achievement and for being one of the first writers on the rights of women.

Dr Jenni Fagan is an award-winning poet, novelist and screenwriter. She is the author of the bestselling Hex, and A Swan's Neck on the Butcher's Block, her seventh collection of poetry.

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