Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, published by Penguin Books in 1994, is a classic work that explores the themes of creation and responsibility. This edition, part of the Penguin Popular Classics series, spans 214 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows a young idealistic student of natural philosophy who discovers the secret to animating matter, leading to the creation of a living being. Despite the creature’s gentle nature, it evokes fear and rejection from society, prompting a tragic cycle of isolation and revenge.
Readers will find a profound exploration of the consequences of unchecked ambition and the ethical dilemmas surrounding creation. As the monster grapples with loneliness and embitterment, it ultimately seeks vengeance against its creator, culminating in a dramatic pursuit to the Arctic. Shelley’s work delves into the complexities of human emotion and the darker aspects of scientific exploration, making it a significant piece within the realms of juvenile fiction and classic literature.
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Frankenstein is a young idealistic student of natural philosophy who, finding the secret of giving live to matter, creates a living being. The monstrous creation, though tender-hearted and gentle in nature, inspires fear in those who meet him and must hide away from society. Increasingly lonely and isolated, the monster becomes embittered and cruel, taking a hideous revente on his creator. In a dramatic denouement in which Frankenstein pursues his creation to the Arctic in order to destroy him, Mary Shelley reveals the terrifiying consequences of playing God.
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