FRANKENSTEIN; OR, THE MODERN PROMETHEUS

In 1818, an extraordinary novel appeared anonymously and forever changed the way we imagine the boundaries of science, ambition, and human responsibility.

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein tells the haunting story of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant young scientist who becomes obsessed with discovering the secret of life. His experiment succeeds—but the creature he brings into existence is far different from what he imagined. Horrified by his creation, Victor abandons it, setting in motion a tragic struggle between creator and creation.

As the creature searches for companionship and acceptance, Victor is forced to confront the terrible consequences of his ambition. Their journey explores profound questions that remain remarkably relevant today: How far should science go? What responsibilities does a creator have toward what he creates? And who is truly the monster—the creature, or the person who made him?

More than a tale of horror, Frankenstein is a powerful story of isolation, revenge, compassion, and the dangers of pursuing knowledge without considering its consequences.

This edition presents Mary Shelley’s original 1818 text, the groundbreaking work that helped establish science fiction while remaining one of the most enduring novels in English literature.