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Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus
Paperback
Publisher Price: $18.99
ISBN13: 9781773566160
Publisher: Devoted Publishing
Published: May 11 2026
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A daring act of creation unleashes consequences that neither science nor ambition can control.
In Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley, young scientist Victor Frankenstein becomes consumed by the desire to unlock the secrets of life itself. Through relentless study and forbidden experimentation, he succeeds in creating a living being from assembled human remains-only to recoil in horror from what he has brought into the world.
Abandoned and alone, the Creature struggles to understand humanity and his own existence, seeking companionship and acceptance in a world that responds only with fear and rejection. As isolation turns to bitterness and vengeance, Victor finds himself trapped in a cycle of guilt, pursuit, and destruction that threatens everyone he loves.
Moving from the laboratories of Europe to remote mountains and frozen wastelands, the novel explores the dangers of unchecked ambition and the moral responsibilities bound to creation. At its heart lies not merely a tale of horror, but a profound meditation on alienation, compassion, and the consequences of denying humanity to another living being.
Widely regarded as one of the foundational works of science fiction and gothic literature, Frankenstein remains a powerful and enduring exploration of knowledge, responsibility, and the limits of human aspiration.
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