Frankenstein; or, the modern prometheus: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Frankenstein; or, the modern prometheus is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft (1797–1851).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a Gothic novel published in 1818. It tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a living creature from assembled body parts in an unorthodox experiment. When the creature awakens, Victor flees in horror, abandoning his creation. The conscious being must navigate a world that fears him, learning language and seeking connection, only to face repeated rejection. Embittered and alone, the creature confronts his creator with a desperate request that will set both on a dark path of vengeance and tragedy.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Frankenstein; or, the modern prometheus
- Author credits: Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft (1797–1851)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Frankenstein's monster (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
- Frankenstein, Victor (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
- Gothic fiction
- Horror tales
- Monsters -- Fiction
- Science fiction
- Scientists -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Gothic Fiction
- Movie Books
- Precursors of Science Fiction
- Science Fiction by Women
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