A twisted, upside-down creation myth that gave birth to the modern science fiction novelFrankenstein, Mary Shelley's chilling Gothic tale, lays bare the dark side of science, and the horror within us all. Written after a nightmare Mary Shelley was only eighteen, this book gave birth to the modern science fiction novel.Set against the backdrop of Europe in the late 18th century, Frankenstein explores themes of scientific ethics, the nature of monstrosity, and the consequences of playing god. The book follows the ambitious scientist Victor Frankenstein who plunders graveyards to create a human-like creature from reanimated body parts, driven by his desire to overcome death and unlock the secrets of life. Frankenstein is often considered a reflection of the cultural and scientific anxieties of the time, with the Industrial Revolution and advancements in science raising questions about the ethical boundaries of scientific exploration.Despite first being published in 1818, this novel remains relevant today, prompting discussions on the consequences of unchecked ambition and societal rejection of the “other.” This seminal work is perfect for fans of the Gothic and science fiction genres.

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Utgivningsdatum2024-09-19
Mått135 x 201 x 33 mm
Vikt454 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieCapstone Classics
Antal sidor336
FörlagJohn Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN9781907312588

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Mary Shelley (b. 1797) was an English novelist, short story writer, dramatist, essayist, biographer, and travel writer, best known for Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus. She also edited and promoted the works of her husband, the Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. Anne DeLong is Associate Professor of English at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania, and has a PhD from Lehigh University. Her research interests include nineteenth-century British literature, the Gothic and feminist literary theory. She is co-editor of The Journal of Dracula Studies. Tom Butler-Bowdon is series editor of the Capstone Classics series and has written introductions to Plato's Republic, Epictetus's Discourses, Machiavelli's The Prince, and Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations. A graduate of the London School of Economics, he is also the author of 50 Philosophy Classics, 50 Politics Classics, and 50 Psychology Classics.

Introduction by Dr Anne Delong IXFrankenstein: Or, the Modern Prometheus xxviiIntroduction by Mary Shelley, 1831 edition xxixPreface by Percy Bysshe Shelley, 1818 xxxixLetters I–IV xliiiChapter I 1Chapter II 9Chapter III 19Chapter IV 29Chapter V 39Chapter VI 49Chapter VII 59Chapter VIII 73Chapter IX 85Chapter X 95Chapter XI 105Chapter XII 117Chapter XIII 127Chapter xiv 135Chapter xv 143Chapter xvi 155Chapter xvii 167Chapter xviii 175Chapter xix 187Chapter xx 197Chapter xxi 209Chapter xxii 223Chapter xxiii 237Chapter xxiv 247