Frankenstein: The Original 1818 Unabridged and Complete Edition (A Mary Shelley Classics) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789371233750)

Frankenstein: The Original 1818 Unabridged and Complete Edition by Mary Shelley is the definitive version of this iconic Gothic novel, presenting the full, unaltered text as it was first published in 1818. This edition captures the raw intensity of Shelley's vision, before later revisions toned down some of the darker elements of the story. The novel tells the haunting tale of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist whose obsession with creating life leads him to build a creature from body parts, only to abandon it in horror. Rejected by society and his creator, the creature embarks on a path of vengeance and despair. Shelley's exploration of themes such as ambition, isolation, the ethical limits of scientific experimentation, and the quest for belonging remains as relevant today as when it was first written. This edition offers readers an authentic experience of one of the most influential works of literature in its original, powerful form.

Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
ISBN-10: 9371233753
ISBN-13: 9789371233750
Publisher: Cby Press
Language: English
Published: 12/17/2025
Pages: 148
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d