Shelley, Mary
Frankenstein
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784875602
- author:
- Shelley, Mary
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a Gothic horror novel about a scientist who creates life and the tragic consequences that follow. After rescuing a man from the Arctic, the story reveals how he came to be there, a tale of ambition, murder, and revenge. The novel explores the themes of morality and the dangers of playing God. The creation of the monster is a pivotal moment in the book, as it raises questions about what it means to be alive and where one belongs in the world. This new edition includes additional context, including a cultural history of Frankenstein's monster by Jeanette Winterson. This edition of Frankenstein offers a fresh take on a story that continues to appeal to readers with its thought-provoking themes and haunting narrative.