Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is an 1818 novel written by English author Mary Shelley. Frankenstein tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Shelley started writing the story when she was 18, and the first edition was published anonymously in London on 1 January 1818, when she was 20. Her name first appeared in the second edition, which was published in Paris in 1821.
Quick facts about Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus
- Title: Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus
- Author: Mary Shelley
- First published: 1818
- Genre: frankenstein (fictitious character), frankenstein's monster (fictitious character), fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL450063W
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Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus about?
*Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus* is an 1818 novel written by English author Mary Shelley.
Who wrote Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus?
Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus was written by Mary Shelley.
When was Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus published?
Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus was first published in 1818.
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