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Frankenstein

by Mary Shelley

Creation, responsibility, and rejection

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Creation, responsibility, and rejection

Mary Shelley’s Gothic novel frames Victor Frankenstein’s account within the explorer Robert Walton’s Arctic voyage. Its central conflict grows from a scientific act of creation and the creator’s immediate retreat, while the creature’s rejection by people shapes its grievance against Victor. The narrative description connects private responsibility to escalating harm, carrying the pursuit into the Arctic and placing the story’s final events aboard Walton’s ship. This edition is a 240-page hardcover published by Chiltern in 2019; the source also notes matching lined and blank journals sold separately.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in classic Gothic fiction and its themes of creation and responsibility.
  • Those looking for a story that connects scientific ambition with rejection and revenge.
  • Readers curious about a framed narrative involving Victor Frankenstein, Robert Walton, and an Arctic setting.

Themes

Creation and responsibilityRejection and isolationRevengeScientific ambition

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Book overview

Chiltern creates the most beautiful editions of the World's finest literature.

Your favourite classic titles in a way you have never seen them before; the tactile layers, fine details and beautiful colours of these remarkable covers make these titles feel extra special and will look striking on any shelf.

This book has matching lined and blank journals (sold separately). They make a great gift when paired together but are also just as beautiful on their own.

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein tells the story of scientist Victor Frankenstein's creation of a monster and the disaster and woe that result. Victor Frankenstein, telling his story to explorer Robert Walton, explains that he assembled a creature out of body parts, brought it to life, and fled in terror. The creature was rejected by humans and came to realize the horror of his existence, blaming Victor. The creature began to hunt down and kill Victor's loved ones and pursued Victor to the Arctic. Victor dies on Walton's ship. The creature wanders into the Arctic alone after Victor's death and plans to end his life there.

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