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Frankenstein

The Gothic Classic

Innbundet
Engelsk
Capstone Classics
Frankenstein
Frankenstein
  • Forfatter: Mary Shelley
  • Format: Innbundet
  • Antall sider: 336
  • Språk: Engelsk
  • Forlag/Utgiver: SD Books
  • Serienavn: Capstone Classics
  • EAN: 9781907312588
  • Utgivelsesår: 2024
  • Bidragsyter: Shelley, Mary
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A twisted, upside-down creation myth that gave birth to the modern science fiction novel Frankenstein, Mary Shelley's chilling Gothic tale, lays bare the dark side of science, and the horror within us all. Written after a nightmare Mary Shelley was only eighteen, this book gave birth to the modern science fiction novel. Set against the backdrop of Europe in the late 18th century, Frankenstein explores themes of scientific ethics, the nature of monstrosity, and the consequences of playing god. The book follows the ambitious scientist Victor Frankenstein who plunders graveyards to create a human-like creature from reanimated body parts, driven by his desire to overcome death and unlock the secrets of life. Frankenstein is often considered a reflection of the cultural and scientific anxieties of the time, with the Industrial Revolution and advancements in science raising questions about the ethical boundaries of scientific exploration. Despite first being published in 1818, this novel rem