Frankenstein: New Edition of Mary Shelley's Gothic Masterpiece
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Tells the tragic story of ambition, creation, and the consequences of playing God in a cautionary tale.
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.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Polygon
Published: 05/15/2025
ISBN: 9781846976957
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.72h x 5.04w x 0.79d
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.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Polygon
Published: 05/15/2025
ISBN: 9781846976957
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.72h x 5.04w x 0.79d