Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a beautifully presented edition published by Arcturus Publishing in November 2022. This classic work, consisting of 208 pages, explores the story of scientist Victor Frankenstein and the dire consequences of his quest to create life through the reanimation of body parts. The narrative delves into themes of ambition and isolation, as the creature born from Frankenstein’s experiment grapples with its existence and the inability to experience human joy.
Readers will find this edition features the popular 1831 version of the text, which offers deeper insights into Victor’s motivations for his groundbreaking yet tragic experiment. The book is adorned with silver foil embossing and gilded page edges, making it an appealing collector’s item for enthusiasts of classic literature. As part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this compact hardcover is designed to be both visually striking and a thoughtful gift for those interested in fiction, horror, and science fiction.
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This beautiful gift edition presets the classic work of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein with silver foil embossing and gilded page edges.
Frankenstein – or, the Modern Prometheus – is considered to be one of the earliest examples of science fiction. Written by Mary Shelley, wife of the Romantic poet, Percy Bysshe Shelly, it tells the story of scientist Victor Frankenstein and the catastrophic consequences of his attempts to create a perfect new being by activating a group of body parts with an electrical charge. The hideous monster that is born of Frankenstein’s experiment wreaks havoc when it realises that it will never know the happiness that mere mortals can enjoy.
This edition contains the popular 1831 version of the text which includes more of Victor’s motivations and thoughts for creating life. It’s gilded pages and silver-embossed cover design make it a wonderful collector’s item for lovers of classic literature
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.
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