Frankenstein

Mary Shelley's 1818 novel follows Victor Frankenstein, a young natural philosopher who, through an unorthodox experiment, animates lifeless matter to create a sentient being. The narrative, framed by letters and recounted by the protagonist, explores the catastrophic consequences of this creation. As the creature, rejected by its creator and society, seeks understanding and companionship, the story unfolds as a dual tragedy of ambition and abandonment. Shelley's prose is atmospheric and gothic, blending scientific inquiry with profound ethical questions about responsibility, isolation, and the boundaries of human knowledge.

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