Frankenstein: Or the Modern Prometheus
A nineteen-year-old author's dark tale of science and creation from 1816.
This edition presents Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s original text, published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform in 2017. The narrative emerges from a summer evening of ghost stories and philosophical discussions about galvanism. A young woman’s imagination, fired by debates with Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley, produced this haunting specter. The book covers the origins of life and the dangers of scientific hubris. It is organized as a continuous novel rather than a collection of short tales. The text does not include modern annotations or critical essays in this specific ISBN edition. It focuses solely on the original Romantic masterpiece. Readers looking for historical context should seek additional scholarly works. This volume provides direct access to the classic horror story.
Mary Shelley wrote this novel in 1816 at age nineteen. The work emerged from summer ghost stories and philosophical debates with Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley. It sits within the Romantic period and draws on discussions of science and galvanism.
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Readers fascinated by the intersection of science and supernatural horror will find this narrative deeply rewarding. It offers a chilling perspective on scientific ambition, appealing to those who appreciate dense philosophical discussions within a complex narrative frame. The book is ideal for audiences who enjoy early nineteenth-century Romanticism and dark fantasy themes. Those seeking lighthearted entertainment may find its tone too dark, but enthusiasts of gothic literature will appreciate the direct access to this classic horror story without modern annotations. It remains an undisputed classic for those interested in the dangerous potential of creating life.
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Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s masterpiece dramatizes the origins of life through a haunting specter born from lonely insomnia and philosophical debate. The narrative follows a pale student beside his hideous creation, offering a chilling perspective on scientific hubris. This volume provides direct access to the original Romantic text, organized as a continuous novel rather than short tales. It suits readers who appreciate early nineteenth-century Romanticism and dense philosophical discussions. Those preferring simple adventure plots might find it too dark. As one of the greatest horror stories ever written, it effectively captures the dangers of creating life on a laboratory table. Fans of gothic literature and supernatural themes will find this an essential, undiluted classic.
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