‘I ought to be thy Adam, but I am rather the fallen angel.’
Immerse yourself in a haunting exploration of ambition and isolation, where the thirst for creation leads to tragedy and the quest for understanding unravels the very fabric of humanity.
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a cornerstone of Gothic Literature. First published in 1818, it tells the tragic story of Victor Frankenstein, a driven scientist whose ambition to create life leads him to construct a sentient monster.
As creation spirals into revenge, both creator and creation are engulfed in a cycle of tragedy and isolation, exploring profound themes of science and ethics, the duality of man, and the consequences of playing god.
This classic novel remains a timeless reflection on the responsibilities of creation and the depths of human emotion, making it a must-read in the realm of gothic life books and classic novels with timeless emotions.
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‘I had worked hard for nearly two years, for the sole purpose of infusing life into an inanimate body. For this I had deprived myself of rest and health. I had desired it with an ardour that far exceeded moderation; but now that I had finished, the beauty of the dream vanished, and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart.’
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Title Details
Original Text: 1818
Genre: Gothic Literature
Over de auteur
Mary Shelley (17971851) was a pioneering English author best known for her groundbreaking novel Frankenstein (1818), often credited as the first work of science fiction. The daughter of political philosopher William Godwin and feminist writer Mary Wollstonecraft, Shelley was immersed in intellectual and literary traditions. Frankenstein, written when she was just 18, delves into themes of ambition, creation, revenge, and isolation, all set against the backdrop of gothic literature. This timeless classic explores the tragic tale of Victor Frankenstein and his sentient monster. Shelley also penned The Last Man (1826), a dystopian novel, and other works that cemented her as a key figure in Romanticism and gothic horror.
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