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Frankenstein (Wordsworth Classics)
£4.99
SHELLEY, MARY
Product Details
ISBN: 9781853260230
Author: SHELLEY, MARY
Pages: 208
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.
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Frankenstein (Wordsworth Classics)
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