In an age of gene splicing, stem cell research and Computer Artificial Intelligence, Mary Shelley’s dark gothic tale contains a stark warning message for us all in this modern age. The novel is as much about the struggle that Dr Frankenstein’s creature has with what it means to be human as it does about the creation of life itself. The key takeaway for the reader is just because we can, doesn’t mean we should.
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What if the true monster wasn't the one you created-but the one you became?
First published in 1818, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is the legendary Gothic novel that gave rise to modern science fiction and reshaped horror forever. This isn't the Hollywood version-it's darker, deeper, and infinitely more human.
In this gripping modern translation, the tragic story of Victor Frankenstein and his creature comes to life like never before. Obsessed with unraveling the secrets of life, Victor builds a sentient being from the remains of the dead. But when he is repulsed by his own creation and abandons it, he sets in motion a chain of suffering, isolation, and revenge that spirals toward inevitable tragedy.
What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:
Whether you're new to the tale or returning to its tragic depths, this edition will leave you questioning the nature of humanity-and the true cost of creation.
Frankenstein features in the following genres: Classic fiction: general and literary, Classic horror and ghost stories, General Fiction, Fiction, Horror and Supernatural Fiction, Audiobooks of the Month, Recommendations
Frankenstein is available in Paperback, Hardback, Ebook, Audiobook, CD-Audio,
Frankenstein was written by Mary Shelley and published by Library of Alexandria an imprint of Muze Publishing
Frankenstein has 234 pages
Yes it is part of Library of Alexandria series
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