-Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus*

b, Ca.1890 by Mrs. Shelley edited by W.T. Stead

NOTES

Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is a novel by Mary Shelley, first published in 1818. The story follows Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sentient being in a daring experiment. The creature, often referred to as Frankenstein's monster, grapples with isolation, rejection, and a quest for identity. The novel explores themes of ambition, responsibility, and the consequences of defying natural limits. As a pioneering work of science fiction, Frankenstein continues to resonate with its powerful commentary on human nature and the ethical dilemmas of scientific advancement.

DESCRIPTION

Penny Popular Nobels, Paperback (Abridged), intact, bottom right and left front paper corner torn, some fading, fair condition.