5r, Mary Shelley

Description

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1818) is often considered the first true science fiction novel, blending Gothic horror with philosophical questions about human ambition and responsibility. It tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who, driven by his desire to conquer death, creates a living being from assembled body parts. Horrified by the creature’s appearance, Victor abandons it, setting off a tragic chain of events as the rejected “monster” seeks companionship, understanding, and revenge. The novel explores themes of creation, isolation, morality, and the consequences of unchecked pursuit of knowledge.

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