Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
This classic novel tells the story of a young scientist who creates a grotesque but sentient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. The scientist, horrified by his creation, abandons it, leading the creature to seek revenge. The novel explores themes of ambition, responsibility, guilt, and the potential consequences of playing God.
The 30th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1818
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 280-320
- Words
- 78,000
- Original Language
- English
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