Frankenstein: Or The Modern Prometheus (1831) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164061441)

Frankenstein: Or The Modern Prometheus is a classic novel written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, first published in 1818 and revised in 1831. The story follows Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who becomes obsessed with creating life from dead body parts. He succeeds in his experiment, but the creature he brings to life is not what he expected. The creature is intelligent and sensitive but is rejected by society and turns to violence. The novel explores themes of creation, ambition, responsibility, and the consequences of playing God. It is considered a masterpiece of Gothic literature and has influenced popular culture for centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
ISBN-10: 1164061445
ISBN-13: 9781164061441
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 212
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d