FRANKENSTEIN; OR, THE MODERN PROMETHEUS. by Mary Wollstonecraft (Godwin) Shelley: ( The 1818 Text - The Complete Uncensored Edition - by Mary Shelley

Name: FRANKENSTEIN; OR, THE MODERN PROMETHEUS. by Mary Wollstonecraft (Godwin) Shelley: ( The 1818 Text - The Complete Uncensored Edition - by Mary Shelley
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🏛 Gopublish 📅 2021 📖 196 pages 🌐 English 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9783755100157

📝 Description: FRANKENSTEIN; OR, THE MODERN PROMETHEUS. by Mary Wollstonecraft (Godwin) Shelley: ( The 1818 Text - The Complete Uncensored Edition - by Mary Shelley

Mary Shelley's original 1818 text, complete and uncensored, darker than later revisions. A scientist creates life and abandons it, unleashing tragedy. The foundational work of science fiction and gothic horror.

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This edition delivers the foundational work of gothic horror in its complete, uncensored form, preserving the text's original darkness. While it is a vital historical artifact for understanding the genre's evolution, it may not suit readers expecting fast-paced action or traditional jump scares. The narrative relies heavily on philosophical introspection and atmospheric dread rather than visceral thrills. Consequently, those looking for immediate gratification or straightforward monster hunts might find the pacing deliberate and the tone melancholic. However, for devotees of psychological horror and cosmic unease, this sparse but potent description promises a profound engagement with the genre's origins.

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Horror Reads editorial team

This edition delivers the foundational work of gothic horror in its complete, uncensored form, preserving the text's original darkness. While it is a vital historical artifact for understanding the genre's evolution, it may not suit readers expecting fast-paced action or traditional jump scares. The narrative relies heavily on philosophical introspection and atmospheric dread rather than visceral thrills. Consequently, those looking for immediate gratification or straightforward monster hunts might find the pacing deliberate and the tone melancholic. However, for devotees of psychological horror and cosmic unease, this sparse but potent description promises a profound engagement with the genre's origins.