Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a must-read for horror and science fiction enthusiasts alike. The book's most distinctive feature is its dark portrayal of a scientist's unbridled ambition and the monstrous consequences that follow his actions. Readers will be captivated by the novel's vivid imagery and thought-provoking themes surrounding life and mortality.

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A deluxe edition of Mary Shelley's haunting adventure about ambition and modernity run amok.  Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American ReadNow a Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition with an introduction by Elizabeth Kostova and cover art by  Ghost World  creator Daniel Clowes, Mary Shelley's timeless gothic novel presents the epic battle between man and monster at its greatest literary pitch. In trying to create life, the young student Victor Frankenstein unleashes forces beyond his control, setting into motion a long and tragic chain of events that brings Victor to the very brink of madness. How he tries to destroy his creation, as it destroys everything Victor loves, is a powerful story of love, friendship, scientific hubris, and horror.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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