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Frankenstein; Or, the Modern Prometheus (Legend Classics)

✍️ Mary Shelley
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🏛 Legends Press 📅 2018 📖 240 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781787198500

📝 Description: Frankenstein; Or, the Modern Prometheus (Legend Classics)

One of the most famous horror novels of all time and considered by many to be the first science-fiction novel, Shelley's masterpiece has entertained and horrified its readers for 200 years.

💎 Our verdict on Frankenstein; Or, the Modern Prometheus (Legend Classics)

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This Legend Classics edition presents a cornerstone of horror fiction, yet its promotional material is notably thin. The cataloguer must judge it primarily by its monumental place on the Gothic shelf rather than its specific marketing hooks. It suits readers who enjoy intellectual rigor and atmospheric dread over fast-paced action. Those seeking straightforward monster-mashing or clear plot summaries may find the philosophical weight burdensome. The text demands patience and a willingness to engage with complex ideas about creation and guilt, making it less suitable for casual readers looking for immediate thrills.
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This Legend Classics edition presents a cornerstone of horror fiction, yet its promotional material is notably thin. The cataloguer must judge it primarily by its monumental place on the Gothic shelf rather than its specific marketing hooks. It suits readers who enjoy intellectual rigor and atmospheric dread over fast-paced action. Those seeking straightforward monster-mashing or clear plot summaries may find the philosophical weight burdensome. The text demands patience and a willingness to engage with complex ideas about creation and guilt, making it less suitable for casual readers looking for immediate thrills.

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