Frankenstein

The creature wasn't the monster. The creator was.

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is one of the most enduring and influential works of Gothic literature and a foundational novel of science fiction. The story follows Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant young scientist whose obsession with unlocking the secrets of life leads him to create a living being from assembled remains. Horrified by his own creation, Victor abandons the creature, setting in motion a tragic chain of events driven by loneliness, revenge, and the desperate search for acceptance. Through its powerful exploration of ambition, responsibility, isolation, and the consequences of unchecked knowledge, Shelley’s masterpiece raises timeless questions about science, ethics, humanity, and what it means to be truly alive.

• First published in 1818
• A landmark work of Gothic fiction and one of the earliest science fiction novels
• A profound exploration of creation, ambition, alienation, morality, responsibility, and the human condition

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A timeless masterpiece of imagination and philosophy, Frankenstein remains one of literature’s greatest explorations of human ambition and the dangers of pursuing knowledge without compassion.

About the Author

Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English novelist, essayist, and editor whose groundbreaking work transformed world literature. The daughter of philosopher William Godwin and feminist writer Mary Wollstonecraft, Shelley created Frankenstein at the age of eighteen, producing one of the most influential novels ever written. Beyond her famous masterpiece, she authored novels, travel writings, biographies, and essays that reflected her deep engagement with science, politics, philosophy, and social change. Her visionary imagination and intellectual curiosity continue to inspire readers across generations.