Frankenstein

“Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley, published by Courier Corporation in 1994, is a significant work in the realm of literature and fiction, spanning 166 pages. This edition presents Shelley’s exploration of the consequences of scientific ambition through the story of a student who, driven by a desire to unlock the mysteries of life, creates a being that ultimately leads to unforeseen horrors. The narrative intertwines themes of horror, mythology, and the ethical dilemmas of creation, reflecting the philosophical discussions of its time.
Readers will encounter a haunting tale that delves into the darker aspects of human curiosity and the quest for knowledge. The story unfolds against a backdrop of eerie settings and philosophical musings, capturing the essence of Romantic literature. As the protagonist grapples with the ramifications of his actions, “Frankenstein” serves as a cautionary tale about the perils of unchecked ambition and the quest for power over life itself. This edition, available in English, invites readers to engage with one of the most enduring classics in the horror genre.
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‘I saw the pale student of unhallowed arts kneeling beside the thing he had put together. I saw the hideous phantasm of a man stretched out, and then, on the working of some powerful engine, show signs of life and stir with an uneasy, half-vital motion.’ A summer evening’s ghost stories, lonely insomnia in a moonlit Alpine’s room, and a runaway imagination — fired by philosophical discussions with Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley about science, galvanism, and the origins of life — conspired to produce for Mary Shelley this haunting night specter. By morning, it had become the germ of her Romantic masterpiece, “Frankenstein.” Written in 1816 when she was only 19, Mary Shelley’s novel of ‘The Modern Prometheus’ chillingly dramatized the dangerous potential of life begotten upon a laboratory table. A frightening creation myth for our own time, “Frankenstein” remains one of the greatest horror stories ever written and is an undisputed classic of its kind.
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