Mary Shelley

Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is an 1818 novel written by English author Mary Shelley. Frankenstein tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Shelley started writing the story when she was 18, and the first edition was published anonymously in London on 1 January 1818, when she was 20. Her name first appeared in the second edition, which was published in Paris in 1821. Though Frankenstein is infused with elements of the Gothic novel and the Romantic movement, Brian Aldiss has argued for regarding it as the first true science-fiction story. In contrast to previous stories with fantastical elements resembling those of later science fiction, Aldiss states, the central character "makes a deliberate decision" and "turns to modern experiments in the laboratory" to achieve fantastic results. The novel has had a considerable influence on literature and on popular culture; it has spawned a complete genre of horror stories, films, and plays.

Etot roman, napisannyj Meri Shelli v devjatnadtsat let, stal chut li ne samym izvestnym fantasticheskim proizvedeniem v istorii literatury. Imja Frankenshtejna uzhe davno vyshlo za predely knigi, stalo predmetom mnogochislennykh pererabotok, podrazhanij, personazh kak budto pereros sam sebja. Eto strashnaja, pugajuschaja istorija ob uchenom Viktore Frankenshtejne, kotoromu udalos postich tajnu zarozhdenija zhizni i sozdat suschestvo, kotoroe okazhetsja monstrom, bezobraznym, zhestokim i bezumnym. Eto tvorchestvo dorogo obojdetsja sozdatelju - fakticheski monstr razrushit vsju ego zhizn... Smertnyj bessmertnyjMeri Shelli po pravu schitaetsja odnoj iz jarchajshikh zvezd goticheskoj literatury. Dan etomu nestarejuschemu zhanru ona otdala ne tolko vo "Frankenshtejne", no i v svoikh rasskazakh i novellakh, napisannykh v raznye gody zhizni i issledujuschikh samye raznye ugolki Nevedomogo. Tainstvennyj dvojnik, sumevshij zanjat mesto molodogo grafa v ego zhe dome, neverojatnaja sdelka s karlikom-charodeem v popytke vernut sostojanie i polozhenie v obschestve, neravnaja ljubov i neobychnoe lekarstvo - eliksir bessmertija, noch na smertelno opasnom ustupe v nadezhde poluchit sovet ot vysshikh sil - v zhemchuzhinakh maloj prozy korolevy gotiki Meri Shelli!

"Gro er Gott Seine gelbliche Haut gen gte kaum, um das Geflecht von Muskeln und Adern zu decken; sein Haar war gl nzend schwarz und lang; seine Z hne wie Perlen. Aber das alles bildete nur einen um so auffallenderen Gegensatz zu den w sserigen Augen, die sich von den Augenh hlen kaum abhoben, der faltigen Haut und den schw rzlichen, schmalen Lippen." Gr ls-Klassiker (Edition Werke der Weltliteratur)

Gro er Gott Seine gelbliche Haut gen gte kaum, um das Geflecht von Muskeln und Adern zu decken; sein Haar war gl nzend schwarz und lang; seine Z hne wie Perlen. Aber das alles bildete nur einen um so auffallenderen Gegensatz zu den w sserigen Augen, die sich von den Augenh hlen kaum abhoben, der faltigen Haut und den schw rzlichen, schmalen Lippen

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.

"Hateful day when I received life " I exclaimed in agony. "Accursed creator Why did you form a monster so hideous that even you turned from me in disgust?" A scientist and his creation-who is the monster and who is the man? Mary Shelley created a genre with Frankenstein, giving the world a new form of terror. When Victor Frankenstein brings forth life, all that follows is death. Gothic grotesqueries, penny dreadfuls, pulp magazines, and other darkly inventive publications have produced a dread allure across the world, infiltrating culture and influencing language, becoming the source for multiple adaptations across all forms of media. Curated and edited by C. S. R. Calloway, Horror Historia brings together the most influential monsters and original gothic stories in one blood-curdling collection. Collect each volume and complete the ultimate nightmare pantheon.

Discover the story of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein with this striking collector’s edition from Union Square & Co.'s Signature Editions series! The classic texts that shaped our culture feature exclusive cover art by distinguished artist Malika Favre. Her bold, graphic style gives each classic literature book a small masterpiece for a jacket. Collect the set or prize this Frankenstein special edition as your showpiece literary classic. For years, Dr. Victor Frankenstein labors to create a new race of intelligent beings. He spends his nights scavenging body parts from graveyards, slaughterhouses, and hospital dissection rooms. By day, he experiments in his secret laboratory, perfecting the creature who, he believes, will worship him as a god. But when he succeeds, Frankenstein is horrified by the ugly brutishness of the patchwork being he has brought to life—and abandons his creation to dramatic ends …Literary history and meaning: Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, was first published in 1818. It is often regarded as the first science fiction novel and a seminal work of Gothic literature. Its importance as a classic literature work lies in its exploration of the human condition and the ethical dilemmas raised by scientific innovation. Frankenstein has had a profound impact on popular culture, inspiring numerous adaptations in literature, film, and other media, and its themes of creation, identity, and alienation continue to resonate with modern audiences. Its relevance today is evident in its exploration of ethical issues surrounding emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and genetic engineering, as well as its enduring commentary on the human quest for knowledge and the pursuit of power at any cost. It is a terrifying story about how monsters—of all kinds—are made.

Genudgivelse med nyt omslag. Victor Frankenstein er en ung og ærgerrig videnskabsmand, der drømmer om at skabe sit eget levende væsen - af rester af lig! Han har opdaget, hvordan det kan lade sig gøre og forestiller sig at skabe noget smukt, men sådan går det som bekendt ikke. Han skaber et monster, som han ikke kan holde af, og så går det løs. Monsteret flygter, lever som udstødt og indleder en uhyggelig vendetta for at påkalde sig Frankensteins opmærksomhed. Mary Shelleys klassiske gyser- og science fictionroman fra 1818 genudgives i udgaven, der er med Jakob Levinsens oversættelse og med forord af Merete Pryds Helle.

LARGE PRINT EDITION. Brilliant young scientist Victor Frankenstein’s drive to create life leads him to animate a creature assembled from the bodies of the dead. Horrified at the result, Frankenstein flees. Alone, it learns of its ghastly nature and dreams of how it might find some kind of happiness. Seeking out Frankenstein, the creature offers a terrible ultimatum, create for it a companion or suffer its merciless revenge. Since its first publication in 1818 Frankenstein has become a literary classic and a celebrated fixture of pop culture. Filmed repeatedly and generating dozens of sequels both in print and on screen, Mary Shelley’s novel still stands alone as a source of chilling thrills and macabre atmosphere while continuing to generate fresh insights and interpretations. Frankenstein, the man of science unprepared for what he has created, and his creation, a misbegotten innocent turned to the dark side by rejection and loneliness, are unforgettable characters with ageless appeal. Their conflict, and their strange bond, leads them from Germany to England and finally to a tragic climax far into the frozen North. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Frankenstein is both modern and readable.

Seven Books In One A new collection of Seven of the most popular and influential classic gothic tales or horror. Included in This volume are: Frankenstein By Mary Shelley Dracula By Bram Stoker The Picture of Dorian Gray By Oscar Wilde The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde By Robert Louis Stevenson The Call of Cthulhu By H. P. Lovecraft The Castle of Otranto By Horace Walpole & Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Seven Books In One A new collection of Seven of the most popular and influential classic gothic tales or horror. Included in This volume are: Frankenstein By Mary Shelley Dracula By Bram Stoker The Picture of Dorian Gray By Oscar Wilde The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde By Robert Louis Stevenson The Call of Cthulhu By H. P. Lovecraft The Castle of Otranto By Horace Walpole & Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Frankenstein is the classic gothic horror novel which has thrilled and engrossed readers for two centuries. Written by Mary Shelley, it is a story which she intended would ‘curdle the blood and quicken the beatings of the heart.’ The tale is a superb blend of science fiction, mystery and thriller. Victor Frankenstein driven by the mad dream of creating his own creature, experiments with alchemy and science to build a monster stitched together from dead remains. Once the creature becomes a living breathing articulate entity, it turns on its maker and the novel darkens into tragedy. The reader is very quickly swept along by the force of the elegant prose, the grotesque, surreal imagery, and the multi-layered themes in the novel. Although first published in 1818, Shelley’s masterpiece still maintains a strong grip on the imagination and has been the inspiration for numerous horror movies, television and stage adaptations.

First published in 1818, 'Frankenstein' is the classic gothic horror novel by Mary Shelley, an English novelist. Victor Frankenstein, a youthful university student, becomes smitten with uncovering the secret to creating life. Over several months, he makes a creature out of body parts swiped from graves. Yet after he brings his work to life, Victor becomes fearful and, desiring nothing to do with his creation, deserts the 'monster'. Forsaken by the world because of his appearance, the monster lives in hiding but probes for his creator. When he confronts Victor, the monster beseeches for kindness, and receiving none, intimidates retribution. Shelley's masterpiece still maintains a powerful grip on fantasy and has been the stimulant for considerable horror movies, television, and stage adaptations.