Frankenstein

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a paperback for readers who enjoy fiction with real texture to it. Runs to about 216 pages, so it's an easy book to lose an evening to, and a nice one to give.

What it's about

Mary Shelley was born in Somers Town, in London, in 1797. Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus is the first novel written by her at 19 years of age. The story relates to a scientist who learns how to reanimate flesh and creates a being in the likeness of man out of body parts taken from the dead. It was written as a warning against the "over-reaching " of modern man and the industrial Revolution, alluded to in the novel's subtitle, The Modern Prometheus. The novel has given rise to many questions that can be linked to today's culture. The evolution of man and the extent to which man collects knowledge can ultimately backfire and fail to produce any good outcomes was the message the author had aimed to put forth.

Book details

• Author: Mary Shelley
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 216
• ISBN: 9789380816258
• Published: 2010-09-01
• Dimensions: 14.0 x 1.3 x 21.6 cm
• Category: Fiction

Frequently asked questions

Is Frankenstein available in paperback or hardcover?

This listing is for the paperback edition of Frankenstein.

What language is this edition in?

This edition is in English.

Who wrote Frankenstein?

Frankenstein is written by Mary Shelley.

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