Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Frankenstein: Or The Modern Prometheus is a novel written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley and originally published in 1818. The novel tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a creature in his laboratory through the use of galvanism and other scientific methods. The creature, however, turns out to be a monster and causes chaos and destruction wherever it goes. The novel explores themes of ambition, responsibility, and the dangers of playing God. It also delves into the idea of what it means to be human and the consequences of rejecting someone based on their appearance. The title of the novel refers to the Greek myth of Prometheus, who stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans, and was punished for his actions. Similarly, Victor Frankenstein's ambition to create life and play God ultimately leads to his downfall. The 1831 edition of the novel includes revisions and additions made by Shelley, including a preface explaining the origins of the story and her intentions in writing it. It is considered a classic of Gothic literature and has had a significant impact on popular culture, inspiring countless adaptations and interpretations in film, television, and other media. This Is A New Release Of The Original 1831 Edition. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.