Name: Frankenstein
Price: 20.81 EUR
Availability: InStock
Author: Mary Shelley
ISBN: 9781518604287

Type

Physical Book

Author

Mary Shelley

Illustrated by

Atlantic Editions

Publisher

Createspace

Language

English

Pages

174

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9 x 15.2 x 0.9 cm

Weight

0.24 kg.

ISBN13

9781518604287

Synopsis "Frankenstein"

Unabridged edition Read the greatest Gothic novel of all time in a beautiful paperback edition. "Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus", first published in 1818, was written by the English author Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. It tells the story of committed science student Victor Frankenstein. Obsessed with discovering the cause of generation and life and bestowing animation upon lifeless matter, Frankenstein assembles a human being from stolen body parts. But upon bringing it to life, he recoils in horror at the creature's hideousness. This novel, an instant bestseller, is considered to be one of the earliest examples of both the horror and science fiction genres. It not only tells a terrifying story, but also raises profound, disturbing questions about the very nature of life, the dangers of science and the place of humankind within the cosmos. This scary and enthralling timeless story is a must-read of classic literature and will make you shiver! Enjoy another Gothic masterpiece in a book series by the editor Atlantic Editions: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson, ISBN 978-1518604690 Dracula, by Bram Stoker, ISBN 978-1727043143 (c) Atlantic Editions

Mary Shelley

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Mary Shelley (1797-1851) Mary Shelley, born in London in (1797-1851), is the visionary author of Frankenstein, considered the first science fiction novel. Her life was marked by love, tragedy, and creativity. In addition to Frankenstein, she wrote works like The Last Man and Valperga, exploring themes such as ethics, loneliness. Her legacy transcends generations, inspiring debates on science and humanity. Discover in our bookstore her essential books and let yourself be captivated by the imagination and talent of one of the great figures of universal literature.

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