APOLLO CLASSICS
By Mary Shelley
In Mary Shelley's masterpiece, "Frankenstein," readers are drawn into the haunting tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but obsessed young scientist who dares to play God. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Victor defies the natural order to create life from death, only to be horrified by the monstrous being he brings into existence. As the creature, abandoned and shunned by its creator and society, goes on a vengeful quest for acceptance and understanding, "Frankenstein" digs deep into themes of ambition, isolation, and the ethical limits of scientific exploration.
Through a story rich in Gothic horror and philosophical questions, Shelley examines the dualities of creator and creation, beauty and monstrosity, and the consequences of unchecked human ambition. This timeless novel, first published in 1818, continues to intrigue and challenge readers, prompting them to reflect on the boundaries of human endeavor and the moral responsibilities that come with the power to create. "Frankenstein" remains a pivotal work that speaks to the timeless human quest for knowledge and the implications of our actions.
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Book Information
Author Mary Shelley
Page count 209
Language English
Genre Fiction, Gothic Horror
Format Paperback
Illustrated No
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The Author
Mary Shelley (1797-1851)
Mary Shelley, born Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin on August 30, 1797, in London, was an extraordinary literary figure whose work has left an indelible mark on the world of literature. The daughter of renowned philosophers William Godwin and Mary Wollstonecraft, Shelley grew up in an environment rich with intellectual stimulation and radical ideas. Her mother, a pioneer of feminist thought, died shortly after her birth, leaving her father to raise her in a household frequented by some of the most influential thinkers of the time. This unique upbringing profoundly influenced Shelley's worldview and writing. At the age of 16, she eloped with the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, a relationship that further immersed her in the Romantic literary circle.
Mary Shelley's most famous work, "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus," was conceived during a summer spent with Percy Shelley, Lord Byron, and John Polidori in Switzerland. The novel, first published anonymously in 1818 when she was just 20 years old, established her as a formidable writer. "Frankenstein" is not only a cornerstone of Gothic literature but also one of the earliest examples of science fiction, exploring themes of ambition, creation, and the ethical limits of scientific pursuit. Throughout her life, Shelley continued to write novels, short stories, essays, and biographies, often focusing on themes of human struggle and societal issues. Her literary legacy endures, with "Frankenstein" remaining a seminal work that continues to inspire and provoke thought in readers and scholars alike.
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