This timeless gothic novel presents the epic battle betweenman and monster. In trying to create life, the young student Victor Frankensteinunleashes forces beyond his control, setting into motion a longand tragic chain of events that brings Victor to the very brinkof madness.How he tries to destroy his creation, as it destroys everythingVictor loves, is a powerful story of love, friendship, scientifichubris, and horror. Scholastic's range of classics are about keeping timeless storiesalive for a new generation of readersScholastic Classics also include Macbeth,Romeo and Juliet, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hydeand Animal Farm - all included on course reading lists