Frankenstein
The Modern Prometheus
9781970184327
220 pages
1828 Press
Overview
Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus, is a classic novel by Mary Shelley, first published in 1818. It explores the dangers of ambition and the consequences of playing God. The story follows Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a grotesque creature from dead body parts, only to reject it. The creature then seeks revenge on his creator and everyone he loves. Shelley’s Frankenstein is a thrilling and suspenseful story that examines the human condition and the moral dilemma of technological progress.
Author Bio
Mary Shelley (1797-1851) was an English novelist who wrote the Gothic novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818), which is considered an early example of science fiction that remains widely read and has inspired many theatrical and film adaptations.
