Description
Experience Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's groundbreaking masterpiece in its original 1818 form, the text that revolutionized literature and gave birth to science fiction as we know it. This meticulously curated edition presents Shelley's haunting exploration of ambition, responsibility, and the consequences of unchecked scientific pursuit through the tragic tale of Victor Frankenstein and his creation. Featuring an illuminating introduction and critical apparatus by National Book Critics Circle award-winner Charlotte Gordon, alongside scholarly insights from preeminent Shelley expert Charles E. Robinson, this edition deepens our understanding of the novel's enduring themes and historical significance. Complemented by literary excerpts, contemporary reviews, and a detailed chronology, this is an essential volume for both longtime admirers and new readers seeking to engage with one of literature's most influential works in its purest form.
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paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 16, 2018
288 pages
ISBN: 9780143131847
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First Published
2018
Language
eng
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