Publisher's Synopsis
Frankenstein: Or The Modern Prometheus is a novel written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley and first published in 1818. The novel tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature in his laboratory through a process of galvanism. The creature, who is never given a name, is initially gentle and kind, but is rejected by society and becomes vengeful and violent. The novel explores themes of ambition, responsibility, and the consequences of playing God.The novel is written in an epistolary format, with the story being told through a series of letters and journal entries written by the various characters. The narrative is framed by the letters of Robert Walton, a young explorer who is on a quest to reach the North Pole. Walton encounters Frankenstein, who is pursuing his creature in the Arctic, and the two men become friends.The novel is often considered a Gothic horror story, but it also contains elements of science fiction and romanticism. The themes and imagery of the novel have become iconic in popular culture, with the image of the monster often being used to represent the dangers of unchecked scientific progress.Shelley's novel has had a profound influence on literature and popular culture, and has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and other works. It is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Gothic literature and a seminal work of science fiction.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.
