Penguin English Library Frankenstein (UK)

Name: Penguin English Library Frankenstein (UK)
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Author: Mary Shelley
ISBN: 9780141198965

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

Mary Shelley's 1818 novel about a scientist who creates life from dead bodies.

This edition contains the full text of Mary Shelley's debut novel. It follows Victor Frankenstein, a young researcher who defies natural laws by assembling a living being from corpse parts. The resulting creature is intelligent but causes widespread death. The narrative structure starts with a specific date and command to write. Shelley published the first version anonymously in London before revealing her authorship in Paris. The Penguin English Library version provides a clean, accessible text for contemporary audiences.

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Mary Shelley began writing at age eighteen. The first edition appeared anonymously in London on January 1, 1818. Her name appeared in the second edition published in Paris in 1821. The work is a foundational text of Gothic and supernatural fiction.

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🏛 Penguin Classic 📅 2012 🌐 English 📔 Paperback 📐 Book ISBN: 9780141198965

📝 Description: Penguin English Library Frankenstein (UK)

Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus as an eighteen-year-old, with the first edition appearing anonymously in London on January 1, 1818. This Penguin English Library edition presents that original text for modern readers. Victor Frankenstein is a young scientist who steals body parts from graves to build a new life. His creation becomes a sapient being, yet it brings only murder and ruin. The narrative begins with the line, July 24: Write my story. Shelley added her name to the second edition published in Paris in 1821. This volume suits readers interested in Gothic fiction and supernatural themes. It appeals to those who study the origins of science fiction or analyze character studies of Victor Frankenstein and his monster. The book does not suit readers seeking lighthearted entertainment or simple moral tales, as the content involves grave robbing and destruction. The Penguin Classic edition offers a reliable text for academic or personal study. The story draws on traditions of Gothic literature and explores the consequences of unchecked ambition. It remains a key work in the canon of English fiction. Readers will find a complete account of the scientist's hubris and the creature's suffering. The text is available as a 250-page paperback with ISBN 9780141198965.