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Frankenstein

by Mary Shelley

A classic framed by science and storytelling

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A classic framed by science and storytelling

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein brings scientific exploration into a tale of fear, fixation, love, and desire, organized across three narratives. Its conflict between “monster and man” gives the novel a way to examine humanity alongside the consequences of creation. This hardcover edition adds an introduction by Catherine Steindler, Shelley’s own introduction, and a timeline of the author’s life and times, placing the novel alongside material about its literary and historical context.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in classic literature and early science fiction.
  • Readers who want an edition with introductory material and a biographical timeline.
  • Collectors seeking a hardcover edition of Shelley’s novel.

Themes

Science and creationHumanity and monstrosityFear and fixationLove and desire

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Book overview

In the age of AI, this classic tale of technology gone wrong is a must-read collectible in this handsome faux-leather hardcover edition.

The combination of fantastical elements and scientific exploration makes this Mary Shelley novel one of the first true models of science fiction. Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus pioneered the deeply explored battle between monster and man. Follow three narratives in this ageless tale that navigates fear, fixation, love, and desire, while finding an anchor in humanity. The storycomes alive anew in this beautifully designed edition featuring:

  • An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs
  • An introduction by writer and English professor Catherine Steindler
  • An author's introduction
  • A timeline of the life and times of Mary Shelley

This gorgeous, heirloom-quality collection is an ideal edition for classic book lovers to acquire for their home library.
Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, these deluxe classics editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other Chartwell Deluxe Editions include Little Women, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Essential Grimm's Fairy Tales, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.

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