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Frankenstein; or, the modern prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851

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"Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a Gothic novel published in 1818. It tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a living creature from assembled body parts in an unorthodox experiment. When the creature awakens, Victor flees in horror, abandoning his creation. The conscious being must navigate a world that fears him, learning language and seeking connection, only to face repeated rejection. Embittered and alone, the creature confronts his creator with a desperate request that will set both on a dark path of vengeance and tragedy. ... Read more

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AuthorShelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851
TitleFrankenstein; or, the modern prometheus
NoteThere are improved editions of this title, eBook #41445 (1818 ed.) and #42324 (1831 ed.).
CreditsJudith Boss, Christy Phillips, Lynn Hanninen and David Meltzer. HTML version by Al Haines. Further corrections by Menno de Leeuw.
Reading LevelReading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
LanguageEnglish
LoC ClassPR: Language and Literatures: English literature
SubjectFrankenstein's monster (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
CategoryText
eBook-No.84
Release DateOct 1, 1993
Last UpdateFeb 10, 2026
CopyrightPublic domain in the USA.
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