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Frankenstein

by Mary Shelley

Creation and consequence in a gothic classic

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Creation and consequence in a gothic classic

Mary Shelley’s *Frankenstein* places scientific ambition at the center of a gothic tale: Victor Frankenstein attempts to create a new being, and the experiment’s consequences extend beyond the act of creation itself. The description also points to the creature’s awareness that it is excluded from the happiness available to ordinary people, giving the novel a focus on isolation alongside the dangers of unchecked ambition. This hardcover gift edition includes silver cover embossing, stenciled page edges, ivory pages, and patterned endpapers.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in gothic fiction and classic novels.
  • Readers exploring early science fiction and stories about scientific ambition.
  • Collectors seeking a decorative hardcover edition of *Frankenstein*.

Themes

Scientific ambition and its consequencesCreationIsolationBelonging

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Book overview

Scientist Victor Frankenstein learns how to create life, but his discovery goes quickly awry when he creates a monster larger and stronger than an ordinary man. As the monster uses its power to destroy everything Victor loves, the young scientist is forced to embark on a treacherous journey to end the monster's existence. It's an epic, enthralling tale of horror from a master of suspense.
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