Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus

Name: Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus
Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

By Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

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An ambitious Arctic letter-writer frames a narrative in which a scientist recounts his isolated upbringing, obsessive studies, and the construction of a living being assembled from corpses. Abandoned by its creator, the creature educates itself, experiences rejection, and responds to social exile by demanding companionship and exacting revenge through several tragic deaths. The creator pursues the creature across continents, confronting guilt, responsibility, and the limits of scientific ambition. Themes include the ethical consequences of creation, the effects of isolation and prejudice on identity, the tension between reason and passion, and the destructive cycles of obsession and retaliation.

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Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851) was an English novelist, best known for her groundbreaking work, "Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus," which is often regarded as one of the first science fiction novels. The daughter of feminist writer Mary Wollstonecraft and political philosopher William Godwin, Shelley was deeply influenced by the intellectual currents of her time. Her writing often explored themes of creation, responsibility, and the human condition. In addition to "Frankenstein," she authored several other notable works, including "Falkner" and "Lodore." Shelley's literary contributions have left a lasting impact on literature and continue to inspire discussions on ethics and the nature of humanity.