Frankenstein
The Classic Gothic Novel of Science and Horror by Mary Shelley
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Publisher Description
First published in 1818, Frankenstein is Mary Shelley's iconic Gothic masterpiece that combines horror, science fiction, and philosophical reflection. The novel tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but obsessive scientist who creates life from dead matter, only to be horrified by the monstrous being he brings into the world.
As the creature struggles for acceptance and understanding, Shelley explores themes of ambition, responsibility, isolation, and the consequences of playing God. The novel examines human nature, the pursuit of knowledge, and the ethical limits of scientific experimentation, all wrapped in a gripping, suspenseful narrative.
Haunting, thought-provoking, and emotionally powerful, Frankenstein remains a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its moral complexity and chilling storytelling.