Frankenstein
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3,7 • 247 valutazioni
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Descrizione dell’editore
An Apple Books Classic edition.
Mary Shelley was just 18 when she had a nightmare vision: “I saw the pale student of unhallowed arts kneeling beside the thing he had put together. I saw the hideous phantasm of a man stretched out, and then, on the working of some powerful engine, show signs of life.”
Despite her lack of writing experience, Shelley converted her dream into what is often referred to as the world’s first horror novel, a timeless tale of science gone bad. Frankenstein follows the story of Swiss scientist Victor Frankenstein, who manages to animate a hulking creature referred to as a “monster,” “wretch,” or “fiend.” Shelley’s 1818 classic has become one of the most frequently taught works of fiction, a cultural touchstone for conversations about the dark side of innovation. (Made-up words like Frankenscience andFrankenfood have become shorthand for the products of technological tampering.) More than 200 years after it was published, this novel remains a thought-provoking read that explores timely themes like creators’ responsibilities for the unintended consequences of their inventions.
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Review of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
I give Frankenstein four out of five stars.
This classic novel is much more than a simple horror story. Mary Shelley explores deep themes such as ambition, responsibility, isolation, and the consequences of playing with forces we do not fully understand. Through the tragic story of Victor Frankenstein and his creation, the novel raises powerful moral and philosophical questions that still feel relevant today.
One of the strongest aspects of the book is its atmosphere. The dark, dramatic settings and emotional intensity make the story compelling and often haunting. The Creature, in particular, is portrayed with surprising sensitivity, which makes the reader reflect on who the real “monster” truly is.
I am giving it four stars instead of five mainly because some parts of the novel feel slow and overly descriptive, especially in the long letters and detailed landscapes. However, these sections also contribute to the Gothic tone and depth of the story.
Strepitoso
Un capolavoro. La lettura o lo studio di questo libro sono un must per chiunque: molto avvincente ed educativo dal punto di vista linguistico e culturale.
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