Mary Shelley

Discover the story of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein with this exquisite edition from Union Square & Co.’s Signature Gilded Editions series! The stunning Frankenstein special edition features sprayed edges, color end pages, a built-in ribbon bookmark, and embossed foil cover. The beautiful design and attention to detail set this special edition book apart, whether you’re reading for the first time or building a library of your favorite classic literature books. 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 reanimating dead flesh, but by abandoning his creation and planting within it the seeds of rage and loneliness. Now, the monster is out for revenge. First published in 1818, Frankenstein (also known as The Modern Prometheus) by Mary Shelley stands as a monumental work in the canon of Gothic literature and is widely regarded as one of the first science fiction novels. Conceived during a story contest among friends on a stormy night, Shelley's novel tells the tale of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sentient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. The novel delves into themes of creation and responsibility, examining the consequences of man's ambition and the ethical limits of scientific exploration. Shelley's work is a profound commentary on the potential perils of playing God and the moral obligations creators have to their creations. Today, Frankenstein remains incredibly relevant, echoing in modern debates on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, and bioethics. Its exploration of human identity, monstrousness, and isolation also speaks to contemporary issues of social justice and acceptance, making Frankenstein a timeless reflection on the human condition.

Scho oznachaje buti ljudinoju? Jaki obov'jazki mi majemo odne pered odnim? Jaki naslidki mozhut sprovokuvati vtruchannja u prirodu? Gotichnij triler "Frankenshtajn" rozpovidaje istoriju viddanogo nautsi Viktora Frankenshtajna. Oderzhimij vidkrittjam prichini zarodzhennja ta zhittja, Frankenshtajn staje na odnu skhodinku z Bogom, stvorjujuchi nove zhittja iz "vkradenikh" chastin tila. Viktor ne zupinjajetsja ni pered chim, schob dosjagti meti, ale zreshtoju zalishajetsja rozcharovanim rezultatom svojeji pratsi - tjagar vidpovidalnosti za stvorene zhittja rujnuje vsi jogo zadumi. Zmuchena izoljatsijeju ta samotnistju, kolis nevinna istota zvertajetsja do zla j rozv'jazuje kampaniju vbivchoji pomsti svojemu tvortsevi. Tsej svitovij bestseler ne lishe rozpovidaje zhakhlivu istoriju, ale j vrazhaje svojeju glibokoju filosofijeju, porushujuchi trivozhni pitannja pro samu prirodu zhittja ta mistse ljudstva u sviti... PerekladachKaterina Rjabovol

Mary Shelleys "Frankenstein oder Der moderne Prometheus" erz hlt die Geschichte des Wissenschaftlers Viktor Frankenstein, der ein Lebewesen erschafft und damit gegen die Naturgesetze verst t. In seiner Obsession, Leben zu erschaffen, formt er ein Monster und muss erkennen, dass er die Kontrolle ber sein Gesch pf verliert. Nie zuvor wurde das Verh ltnis des Sch pfers zu seinem Gesch pf und die schrecklichen Folgen technischen Fortschritts so lebendig und eindringlich geschildert wie in diesem Roman. Die Grundfragen sind angesichts wissenschaftlicher Entwicklungen, von der Gentechnik bis zur K nstlichen Intelligenz, aktueller denn je. Das Werk z hlt daher bis heute zu den meistgelesenen Romanen der Weltliteratur. Erstmals erschienen 1818. Hier in der vielgelesenen bersetzung von Heinz Widtmann. Frisch aufgelegt in gut lesbarer Schriftgr e. Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. Frankenstein oder Der moderne Prometheus. bersetzt von Heinz Widtmann. Erstdruck des Originals: Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, Lackington, Hughes, Harding, Mavor and Jones, London 1818. Durchgesehener Neusatz, der Text dieser Ausgabe folgt: Fischer Taschenbuch Verlag, Frankfurt/Main. Vollst ndige Neuausgabe, G ttingen 2024. LIWI Literatur- und Wissenschaftsverlag

Mary Shelleys "Frankenstein oder Der moderne Prometheus", erz hlt die Geschichte des Wissenschaftlers Viktor Frankenstein, der ein Lebewesen erschafft und damit gegen die Naturgesetze verst t. In seiner Obsession, Leben zu erschaffen, formt er ein Monster und muss erkennen, dass er die Kontrolle ber sein Gesch pf verliert. Nie zuvor wurde das Verh ltnis des Sch pfers zu seinem Gesch pf und die schrecklichen Folgen technischen Fortschritts so lebendig und eindringlich geschildert wie in diesem Roman. Die Grundfragen sind angesichts wissenschaftlicher Entwicklungen, von der Gentechnik bis zur K nstlichen Intelligenz, aktueller denn je. Das Werk z hlt daher bis heute zu den meistgelesenen Romanen der Weltliteratur. Erstmals erschienen 1818. Hier in der vielgelesenen bersetzung von Heinz Widtmann. Frisch aufgelegt in gut lesbarer Schriftgr e. Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. Frankenstein oder Der moderne Prometheus. bersetzt von Heinz Widtmann. Erstdruck des Originals: Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, Lackington, Hughes, Harding, Mavor and Jones, London 1818. Durchgesehener Neusatz, der Text dieser Ausgabe folgt: Fischer Taschenbuch Verlag, Frankfurt/Main. Vollst ndige Neuausgabe, G ttingen 2024. LIWI Literatur- und Wissenschaftsverlag

This luxurious hardback edition presents Mary Shelley's classic gothic novel, Frankenstein, featuring a striking silver embossing and stenciled 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 beautiful hardback edition features stenciled page edges, silver cover embossing, ivory pages and beautifully designed endpapers, making the perfect gift for any Frankenstein fan. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Decorative Classics series brings together elegant hardcover editions of classic works, featuring Wibalin binding, stenciled page edges, foil accents and patterned endpapers. Beautifully crafted with a traditional design sensibility, this series will make a handsome collection in any home library.

This new version of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's classic 19th century novel Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus features seventy-six illustrations by International Collage Artists who delved into the novel's rich narrative and visual potential and created thought-provoking artworks that reflect the essence of Frankenstein in a 21st century context. "Frankenstein," writes artist David Edward Johnson, "The name alone conjures a lightning storm of images. From corpses, unholy and unearthed, to gothic laboratories, alive with galvanic impulse, to personal loss, longing, and anger. Shelley's 1818 masterwork is locked in our collective unconscious like a fever dream. Since childhood, I have been in love with its silent shudders and moss-covered 19th-century tableaus." Artists created illustrations that connected Shelley's text to contemporary issues. Artists explored the role of science and artificial intelligence, queerness, intersectional identities, narcissism, and modern relationships. "Shelley's timelessness is proven by our ability to use her novel to reflect on our world today," said Kolaj Institute Director Ric Kasini Kadour. "Collage artists, with their unique ability to transcend scale, place, and history, are well-suited to giving us pictures that bring vintage texts into the contemporary moment."

With an introduction by Kiran Millwood Hargrave This stunning Oxford Children's Classic edition is the perfect introduction to Frankenstein--the groundbreaking gothic horror novel. Features bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities and more . . .

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket A driven scientist pushes the boundaries of nature, determined to create life from death. Victor Frankenstein succeeds, but his creation-a living, intelligent being-quickly becomes a nightmare. Faced with rejection and isolation, the creature hunts down his creator, seeking revenge for the life he's been given. What follows is a tense, relentless pursuit that questions the limits of ambition and responsibility. Frankenstein is a groundbreaking work that helped shape both the science fiction and horror genres. Written in the early 19th century, it reflects the anxieties of the Industrial Revolution and the growing power of science, capturing the fear of human creations spiraling out of control. Mary Shelley's novel is also a pioneering exploration of ethical questions about scientific responsibility, the nature of humanity, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. Its influence continues to resonate in modern discussions of technology, artificial intelligence, and bioethics.

Mary Shelley's iconic masterpiece is brought to life with the definitive on-screen Frankenstein, Boris Karloff, in this stunning new graphic novel The creative team of BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA STARRING BELA LUGOSI team up again to bring you a faithful graphic novel adaptation of MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN, starring the legend Boris Karloff

While the legacy of Mary Shelley as the creator of Frankenstein has shown no sign of waning, and her name is synonymous with the roots of the science-fiction genre, few have read her other novellas, and The Mortal Immortal – a short story concerned with ageing while being unable to die – is an unjustly neglected gem in her bibliography. While for generations critics considered the fact that she was married to Percy Bysshe Shelley to be the most interesting thing about her, and most modern readers only meet her best-known work, Mary Shelley’s Gothic short stories and novellas are ripe for revisiting. One of the finest in her oeuvre, The Mortal Immortal is every inch as powerful and chilling as when it was written.

This Oxford Children's Classic features an introduction by Kiran Millwood Hargrave and other bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities, and more . . . Victor Frankenstein is obsessed with creating life using electricity. He stitches together a collection of stolen body parts and shocks it into being. Horrified by his own creation, he rejects the monster. Isolated and shunned by society, it becomes set on revenge.

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. No chto bylo dalshe? Klassicheskij roman Meri Shelli v stilnom oformlenii ot Selcha Uni. 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. Dlja kogo eta knigaDlja shirokogo kruga chitatelej. Dlja poklonnikov klassicheskoj literatury.

Few creatures of horror have seized readers' imaginations and held them for so long as the anguished monster of Shelley's Frankenstein. The story of Victor Frankenstein's monstrous creation and the havoc it caused has enthralled generations of readers and inspired countless writers of horror and suspense. Includes the author's own 1831 introduction.

Mary Shelley’s timeless and beloved gothic novel first published in the early 19th century returns with a freshly reimagined cover for a new generation of young readers! When ambitious young scientist Victor Frankenstein animates a humanoid figure he crafted from stolen corpses, he gets more than he bargained for. While his creation is brutish—large, strong, and horrifying to look at—it’s also an intelligent, emotional, and eloquent creature who blurs the lines between monstrosity and humanity. Unable to cope with the fallout of his experiment, Victor abandons his strange creation. The lonely monster, now cast out into the world, fruitlessly seeks happiness in a world that rejects the unnatural and the ugly. And then the unthinkable happens: the monster turns against its own creator with a powerful threat, setting into motion a truly tragic series of events.

A twisted, upside-down creation myth that gave birth to the modern science fiction novel Frankenstein, Mary Shelley's chilling Gothic tale, lays bare the dark side of science, and the horror within us all. Written after a nightmare Mary Shelley was only eighteen, this book gave birth to the modern science fiction novel. Set against the backdrop of Europe in the late 18th century, Frankenstein explores themes of scientific ethics, the nature of monstrosity, and the consequences of playing god. The book follows the ambitious scientist Victor Frankenstein who plunders graveyards to create a human-like creature from reanimated body parts, driven by his desire to overcome death and unlock the secrets of life. Frankenstein is often considered a reflection of the cultural and scientific anxieties of the time, with the Industrial Revolution and advancements in science raising questions about the ethical boundaries of scientific exploration. Despite first being published in 1818, this novel remains relevant today, prompting discussions on the consequences of unchecked ambition and societal rejection of the “other.” This seminal work is perfect for fans of the Gothic and science fiction genres.

A graphic retelling of Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece is brought back to life with incredible illustrations! This contemporary graphic novel resurrects Mary Shelley's classic horror story, featuring atmospheric illustrations and electrifying explorations of the cultural impact of this gothic masterpiece. The novel follows the obsessive scientist Victor Frankenstein as he robs graveyards and gathers body parts to build a monster of superhuman strength. But as he begins to develop his own mind, consciousness and agency, how will the creature react to being left alone in the world by his creator? Perfect for reluctant readers and visual learners, this faithful, fast-paced adaptation brings Frankenstein to vivid life with full-colour artwork and speech bubbles to enhance the retelling. Alongside the novel, this edition includes a biography of Mary Shelley, explorations of scientific discoveries at the time, a listing of Frankenstein in film, and footnotes to explain difficult words and ideas.

Mary Shelley's landmark novel that invented the human extinction genre and initiated climate fiction, now in Penguin Classics for the first timeWritten while Mary Shelley was in a self-imposed lockdown after the loss of her husband and children, and in the wake of intersecting crises including the climate-changing Mount Tambora eruption and a raging cholera outbreak, The Last Man (1826) is an early work of climate fiction and a prophetic depiction of environmental change. Set in the late twenty-first century, a deadly pandemic leaves a lone survivor, and follows his journey through a post-apocalyptic world, devoid of humanity and reclaimed by nature. Rather thangive in to despair, Shelley imagines a new world where freshly-formed communities and alternative ways of being stand in for self-important politicians serving corrupt institutions, and where nature reigns mightily over humanity. Brimming with political intrigue, The Last Man broaches partisan dysfunction, imperial warfare, refugee crises, and economic collapse—and brings the legacy of her radically progressive parents, William Godwin and Mary Wollstonecraft, to bear on present-day questions about making a better world less centred around “man.”