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Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
"Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story explores themes of ambition, the quest for knowledge, and the consequences of man's hubris through the experiences of Victor Frankenstein and the monstrous creation of his own making. The opening of the book introduces Robert Walton, an ambitious explorer on a quest to discover new lands and knowledge in the icy regions
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of the Arctic. In his letters to his sister Margaret, he expresses both enthusiasm and the fear of isolation in his grand venture. As Walton's expedition progresses, he encounters a mysterious, emaciated stranger who has faced great suffering—furthering the intrigue of his narrative. This stranger ultimately reveals his tale of creation, loss, and the profound consequences of seeking knowledge that lies beyond human bounds. The narrative is set up in a manner that suggests a deep examination of the emotions and ethical dilemmas faced by those who dare to defy the natural order. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Author
Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851
Title
Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus
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Wikipedia page on this work:
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankenstein
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(1818 ed.) and
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Judith Boss, Christy Phillips, Lynn Hanninen and David Meltzer. HTML version by Al Haines.
Further corrections by Menno de Leeuw.
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Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language
English
LoC Class
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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
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84
Release Date
Oct 1, 1993
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