Mary Shelley

Ambitious student Victor Frankenstein lights upon the secret of creating life. However, having succeeded in his aim, Frankenstein recoils in horror from the 'demoniacal corpse' he has made. Craving acceptance and affection but met only with rejection, the monster wreaks his revenge on his creator, who finds that power brings responsibility, and that playing God is a dangerous game. The Chiltern Publishing paperback range combines elegant design with high-quality craftsmanship. Each edition is finished with coloured endpapers and generous 90 mm flaps, printed on luxurious 100 gsm cream paper and features sewn paperback binding, ensuring durability while allowing the pages to open comfortably and maintain the strength expected of a premium edition. Thoughtfully produced and designed to last, the Chiltern Publishing paperback range offers readers a refined reading experience while preserving the timeless aesthetic that defines Chiltern Publishing.

Obsessed with wishing to create new life, scientist Victor Frankenstein scours graveyards to stitch together body parts in a fevered attempt to bring a man to life. But defying nature results in a monster instead of a marvel. A creature shunned, unloved and all too aware of its unnatural existence. Cast out by its maker, the creature forgoes love for vengeance and sets out to destroy everything Frankenstein holds dear.

No-one in the grip of Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN, with its mythic-minded hero and its highly sympathetic monster who reads Goethe and longs to be at peace with himself, can fail to notice how much more excellent the original is than all the adaptations, imitations, and homages which have followed in its ample wake. In her first novel, written at the instigation of Lord Byron and published in 1818 (and revised in 1831), Mary Shelley produced English Romanticism's finest prose fiction.

The book that translated the dark and stormy ethos of the gothic novel into the foundation for the tale of modern science fiction, now freshly repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Clothbound Editions line. Dr. Victor Frankenstein never considers the consequences of his obsession. In his zeal to understand and harness the secret of life, he neglects his family and friends, isolates himself from the world, and ignores his own health. For years, he labors to create a new race of intelligent beings. He spends his nights scrounging human and animal body parts from graveyards, slaughterhouses, and hospital dissection rooms. By day he experiments in his secret laboratory, learning from his mistakes and perfecting the creature who, he believes, will worship him as a god. But this hubris is not his only sin. When he succeeds, Frankenstein is horrified by the ugly brutishness of the patchwork being he has brought to life. Rather than exult in his accomplishment, he runs from it, retreating to the comfort of long-neglected friends and family. Frankenstein has, indeed, created a monster, not by animating dead flesh but by abandoning his creation and planting within it the seeds of rage and loneliness. Now, the monster is out for revenge.

Frankenstein: Y Prometheus Modern Stori afaelgar o uchelgais, obsesiwn, a chanlyniadau gwthio y tu hwnt i ffiniau dealltwriaeth ddynol. Yn Frankenstein, mae Mary Shelley yn cyflwyno Victor Frankenstein, gwyddonydd a yrrir gan awydd di-baid i greu bywyd, ond sydd yn wynebu canlyniadau brawychus ei weithredoedd. Mae'r anghenfil eiconig a anwyd o arbrofion Frankenstein yn ceisio derbyniad ond yn dod ar draws trais a gwrthod, gan ryddhau helfa drasig o ddialedd. Mae'r naratif brawychus hwn yn archwilio them u hunaniaeth, creadigaeth a chyfrifoldeb moesol, gan aros yn un o weithiau mwyaf parhaol y ffuglen Gothig. Mae Frankenstein: Y Prometheus Modern yn glasur Gothig tragwyddol sy'n plymio i mewn i'r them u dwys o uchelgais, cyflwr dynol, a pheryglon gwyddoniaeth ddi-fiwl. Mae campwaith Mary Shelley yn adrodd hanes Victor Frankenstein, gwyddonydd ifanc uchelgeisiol y mae ei arbrawf arloesol yn dod chreadur i'r byd y tu hwnt i'w reolaeth. Wedi'i lethu gan edifeirwch dwfn, mae Victor yn ymdrechu gyda chanlyniadau moesol ac emosiynol creu bod artiffisial, tra bod y creadur, yn hiraethu am dderbyniad a dealltwriaeth, yn troi at dywyllwch yng nghanol creulondeb y byd. Wedi'i osod yn erbyn tirweddau godidog Alpau'r Swistir a rhewlifoedd eang yr Arctig, mae Frankenstein gan Shelley yn waith atmosfferig cyfoethog sydd wedi swyno darllenwyr ers cenedlaethau. Mae'r nofel yn archwilio natur ddeuol dynoliaeth, y chwilio am wybodaeth, a chanlyniadau uchelgais heb ei wirio. Mae'n stori arswyd ac yn archwiliad athronyddol dwfn, ac mae'n parhau i sefyll fel un o weithiau sylfaenol y gwyddonias a'r llenyddiaeth Gothig. Gyda chymeriadau cofiadwy, gosodiadau brawychus, a naratif sy'n archwilio'r croestoriad rhwng arloesi a moeseg, mae Frankenstein yn herio darllenwyr i fyfyrio ar yr hyn y mae'n ei olygu i fod yn ddynol. Mae'r argraffiad hwn, sy'n rhan o Gasgliad Llenyddiaeth Glasurol Autri Books, yn cynnig cyflwyniad hygyrch o waith Shelley i ddarllenwyr cyfoes, gan ganiat u i genedlaethau newydd ddarganfod harddwch a chymhlethdod y nofel arloesol hon.

Unleash the Monster Within with Mary Shelley's FrankensteinStep into the world of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a novel that has sparked debates, challenged beliefs, and captivated readers for centuries. Part of the Contested Classics series, this special edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is more than just a horror story--it's a profound reflection on the human condition. Often challenged for its bold exploration of themes that push the boundaries of science, religion, and morality, Frankenstein explores the very nature of life and the ethical ramifications of creation. With in-text annotations, this edition identifies and explores why this book been banned and invites readers to: Explore and Examine: Delve into a story that dares to question authority. Frankenstein is a book that fearlessly examines what it means to play God. Experience the Darkness: With its intense descriptions of violence, isolation, and consequences of unchecked ambition, Frankenstein confronts the darkest aspects of human nature. This is a novel that doesn't shy away from the grim realities of life. Engage with Timeless Themes: From the blasphemous implications of creating life to the existential questions it raises, Frankenstein has been banned for its exploration of themes that are as relevant today as they were when the novel was first published. It's a story that continues to resonate, challenging readers to think critically about the power and limits of human knowledge. Join the millions who have been captivated, intrigued, and even unsettled by one of the most influential works of fiction ever written. Frankenstein isn't just a book--it's an experience that will leave you questioning the very fabric of life itself.

A young scientist challenges the rules of reality when he crafts life from flesh and bone! This graphic novel adaptation recreates the iconic classic Frankenstein for a younger reader with original, full-color and adorable kawaii art! Victor Frankenstein pushes the boundaries of science to create life from scratch, only for things to quickly spiral out of control when his creation is too much for him to bear. Now Victor is haunted by his past mistakes, and he'll have to find a way to make peace with—or destroy—what he created before it comes after everyone else in his life. This classic story comes to life in a brand-new graphic novel format featuring full-color, kawaii-inspired artwork that’s perfect for kids, families, and classrooms. With cat-like characters and expressive art, it’s an accessible, engaging entry point to one of literature’s most iconic adventures. Features include: • Adapted for middle-grade readers with simplified, kid-friendly storytelling • Full-color art in a unique kawaii/cute style popular with graphic novel fans • Ideal for reluctant readers or those new to classic literature Whether you're discovering the story for the first time or rediscovering it with a fresh twist, Frankenstein: A Graphic Novel proves that some adventures never go out of style.

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Molodoi? uchenyi? Viktor Frankenshtei? n vsegda mechtal postich glavnuju tai? nu vselennoi?. Ego chajanijam suzhdeno bylo sbytsja: iz chastei? tel on sobral chelovekopodobnoe suschestvo i... ozhivil ego. Mrachnaja i zavorazhivajuschaja istorija v stilnom oformlenii ot Any Nagrani. Kak byt suschestvu, kotoroe vse schitajut chudovischem tolko za ego vneshnost, ne pytajas zagljanut v dushu? Kak byt tomu, che odinochestvo prostiraetsja na ves belyi? svet? I skolko neschastnykh ponesut za eto nakazanie? Kazhetsja, chto istorija o chudovische. No ona - o samom cheloveke: ego prirode, dobrodeteli i poroke, gorechi i ozhestochenii. Pogruzites v zloveschuju istoriju i sudite sami, kto v nej chelovek, a kto - monstr. "Frankenshtejn" v nepovtorimom misticheskom stile khudozhnitsy Any Nagrani. Dlja kogo eta knigaDlja shirokogo kruga chitatelej. Dlja poklonnikov klassicheskoj literatury i goticheskogo romana. Dlja tekh, kto sobiraet "Kollektsiju Any Nagrani" i tsenit knigu kak art-obekt.