Mary Shelley: Frankenstein: or The Modern Prometheus (English Edition)

Name: Mary Shelley: Frankenstein: or The Modern Prometheus (English Edition)
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ISBN: 9783753801254

✍️ Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

Mary Shelley's 1831 novel about a scientist who creates life and regrets it.

This edition preserves the definitive 1831 text, ensuring all author revisions are present. It traces the struggle between maker and monster across specific settings mentioned in the source. The narrative does not shy away from the philosophical weight of its premise. It remains a key work in Gothic fiction that challenges readers to consider the ethics of scientific discovery. The BBC recognized its impact by including it in their list of one hundred novels that shaped our world. This version provides a clear path into Shelley’s original intent without modern interference.

Key Themes

scientific ambition human responsibility Gothic terror

Literary Context

First published in London in 1818, this work was later revised and released in 1831. The BBC selected it as one of the 100 novels that shaped our world. It remains a staple in literary studies for its exploration of progress and creation.

Difficulty

●●● Challenging

Recommended For Fans Of

H.P. Lovecraft · Bram Stoker

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Horror Fiction

🏛 Liwi Literatur- Und Wissenschaftsverlag 📅 2025 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9783753801254

📝 Description: Mary Shelley: Frankenstein: or The Modern Prometheus (English Edition)

Mary Shelley crafted a narrative that examines the boundaries of scientific ambition. The story follows a young researcher who succeeds in creating life but immediately regrets his creation. The resulting conflict spans frozen terrains and darkened rooms, blending Gothic fear with philosophical inquiry. This edition presents the English-language text based on the 1831 revisions, which incorporate the author's final adjustments. It stands as a work selected by the BBC for its influence on world literature. The novel addresses themes of responsibility and the dangers of unchecked progress. Readers who appreciate Gothic terror and deep reflection will find value here. Those seeking fast-paced action or lighthearted entertainment may not connect with this slower, introspective pace. The text remains widely studied for its exploration of human limits and the consequences of playing creator. This paperback edition offers a direct encounter with Shelley’s vision. It does not simplify the complex moral questions posed by the creature’s existence. The narrative structure moves through icy landscapes and shadowed laboratories to reveal the cost of ambition. The story continues to resonate because it forces readers to confront uncomfortable truths about creation and abandonment.

💎 Our verdict on Mary Shelley: Frankenstein: or The Modern Prometheus (English Edition)

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Horror Reads editorial team

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Mary Shelley’s narrative masterfully blends Gothic fear with rigorous philosophical inquiry, examining the boundaries of scientific ambition. The text presents a profound struggle between maker and monster across frozen terrains and darkened rooms. It excels in exploring the ethics of discovery without simplifying complex moral questions. This work is best suited for readers who value deep reflection over fast-paced action. It challenges the audience to consider the dangers of unchecked progress and the responsibilities of creation. The narrative structure effectively reveals the cost of ambition through shadowed laboratories and icy landscapes. It remains a significant contribution to horror literature, offering a timeless exploration of human limits and the profound consequences of playing creator.

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers drawn to the philosophical weight of cosmic and psychological horror will find deep value in this narrative. It is ideal for those who appreciate Gothic terror intertwined with serious ethical inquiry regarding scientific ambition. The book suits individuals seeking introspective, slow-paced stories that challenge their understanding of creation and responsibility. Those interested in the darker aspects of human nature and the consequences of unchecked progress will engage with its complex moral questions. It offers a direct encounter with visionary horror that forces confrontation with uncomfortable truths about abandonment and the limits of humanity.

⭐ Reader reviews

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Horror Reads editorial team

Mary Shelley’s narrative masterfully blends Gothic fear with rigorous philosophical inquiry, examining the boundaries of scientific ambition. The text presents a profound struggle between maker and monster across frozen terrains and darkened rooms. It excels in exploring the ethics of discovery without simplifying complex moral questions. This work is best suited for readers who value deep reflection over fast-paced action. It challenges the audience to consider the dangers of unchecked progress and the responsibilities of creation. The narrative structure effectively reveals the cost of ambition through shadowed laboratories and icy landscapes. It remains a significant contribution to horror literature, offering a timeless exploration of human limits and the profound consequences of playing creator.