Frankenstein (Wordsworth Classics)

Frankenstein is the classic gothic horror novel that has thrilled and engrossed readers for two centuries. Written by Mary Shelley, it is a story she intended would ‘curdle the blood and quicken the beatings of the heart.’

A Superb Blend of Genres

This tale masterfully combines:

• Science fiction
• Mystery
• Thriller

The Story

Victor Frankenstein, driven by a mad dream of creating his own creature, experiments with alchemy and science to build a monster stitched together from dead remains. Once the creature becomes a living, breathing, articulate entity, it turns on its maker, and the novel darkens into tragedy.

Why It Captivates

Readers are quickly swept along by:

• The force of the elegant prose
• The grotesque, surreal imagery
• The multi-layered themes woven throughout the novel

Timeless Influence

Although first published in 1818, Shelley’s masterpiece continues to maintain a strong grip on the imagination. It has inspired countless:

• Horror movies
• Television adaptations
• Stage productions

This enduring classic remains as powerful and thought-provoking today as it was over two centuries ago.