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Title: Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus

Original Publication: United Kingdom : H. Colburn and R. Bentley, 1831.

Note: The 1818 edition is also available: eBook #41445 .

Note: Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Note: Wikipedia page on this work: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankenstein

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Summary: "Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers around Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but obsessive scientist whose quest to conquer death leads him to create a living being from dead matter. The novel explores themes of ambition, the pursuit of knowledge, and the consequences of isolation and responsibility. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Robert Walton, an explorer on an expedition to the North Pole, who encounters a weakened Victor Frankenstein. Walton initially writes letters to his sister, sharing his excitement about his journey and expressing a longing for companionship and understanding. As Victor regains his strength aboard Walton's ship, he begins to share the tragic tale of his life, hinting at the catastrophic outcomes of his relentless scientific pursuits and the monstrous being he brought to life. The opening sets the tone for a story that delves into the darker sides of ambition and the human psyche, promising a rich narrative of horror and moral inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851

EBook No.: 42324

Published: Mar 13, 2013

Downloads: 10370

Language: English

Subject: Science fiction

Subject: Horror tales

Subject: Gothic fiction

Subject: Scientists -- Fiction

Subject: Monsters -- Fiction

Subject: Frankenstein, Victor (Fictitious character) -- Fiction

Subject: Frankenstein's monster (Fictitious character) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-05T13:53:40Z Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus

This edition has images.

Title: Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus

Original Publication: United Kingdom : H. Colburn and R. Bentley, 1831.

Note: The 1818 edition is also available: eBook #41445 .

Note: Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Note: Wikipedia page on this work: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankenstein

Credits: Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers around Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but obsessive scientist whose quest to conquer death leads him to create a living being from dead matter. The novel explores themes of ambition, the pursuit of knowledge, and the consequences of isolation and responsibility. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Robert Walton, an explorer on an expedition to the North Pole, who encounters a weakened Victor Frankenstein. Walton initially writes letters to his sister, sharing his excitement about his journey and expressing a longing for companionship and understanding. As Victor regains his strength aboard Walton's ship, he begins to share the tragic tale of his life, hinting at the catastrophic outcomes of his relentless scientific pursuits and the monstrous being he brought to life. The opening sets the tone for a story that delves into the darker sides of ambition and the human psyche, promising a rich narrative of horror and moral inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851

EBook No.: 42324

Published: Mar 13, 2013

Downloads: 10370

Language: English

Subject: Science fiction

Subject: Horror tales

Subject: Gothic fiction

Subject: Scientists -- Fiction

Subject: Monsters -- Fiction

Subject: Frankenstein, Victor (Fictitious character) -- Fiction

Subject: Frankenstein's monster (Fictitious character) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:42324:3 2013-03-13T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft en 1