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Frankenstein (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Elizabeth Kostova, Daniel Clowes
$12.95
Frankenstein (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) - Thryft
Frankenstein (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) - Thryft

Scientific hubris and tragedy collide.

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.

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.

Frankenstein (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Elizabeth Kostova, Daniel Clowes
$12.95
ISBN: 9780143105039
Authors: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Elizabeth Kostova, Daniel Clowes
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date of Publication: 2007-09-25
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Horror, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Related Topics: Gothic, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.87
(rated by 1575482 readers)

Description

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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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Scientific hubris and tragedy collide.

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.

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.