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Classic horror tale exploring limits of human creativity.

Frankenstein could be a good read for fans of Gothic literature and horror enthusiasts. Shelley's exploration of the dark side of human nature and the consequences of playing god is a timeless, thought-provoking theme. The book also offers a unique perspective on the idea of "monstrosity" and prompts readers to question what truly makes someone a monster. Overall, Frankenstein is a must-read for those who enjoy horror with a deeper meaning.

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Frankenstein

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ISBN: 9780141439471
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 2003-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Horror, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Related Topics: Gothic, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.87
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'Now that I had finished, the beauty of the dream vanished, and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart ...' Obsessed with creating life itself, Victor Frankenstein plunders graveyards for the material to fashion a new being, which he shocks into life with electricity. But his botched creature, rejected by Frankenstein and denied human companionship, sets out to destroy his maker and all that he holds dear. Mary Shelley's chilling Gothic tale was conceived when she was only eighteen, living with her lover Percy Shelley near Byron's villa on Lake Geneva. It would become the world's most famous work of horror fiction, and remains a devastating exploration of the limits of human creativity.Based on the third edition of 1831, this volume contains all the revisions Mary Shelley made to her story, as well as her 1831 introduction and Percy Bysshe Shelley's preface to the first edition. This revised edition includes as appendices a select collation of the texts of 1818 and 1831 together with 'A Fragment' by Lord Byron and Dr John Polidori's 'The Vampyre: A Tale'.
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Classic horror tale exploring limits of human creativity.

Frankenstein could be a good read for fans of Gothic literature and horror enthusiasts. Shelley's exploration of the dark side of human nature and the consequences of playing god is a timeless, thought-provoking theme. The book also offers a unique perspective on the idea of "monstrosity" and prompts readers to question what truly makes someone a monster. Overall, Frankenstein is a must-read for those who enjoy horror with a deeper meaning.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.