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Frankenstein
| Content Provider | Literature Collection |
|---|---|
| Author | Mary Shelley |
| Description | Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is an 1818 novel written by English author Mary Shelley. Frankenstein tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Shelley started writing the story when she was 18, and the first edition was published anonymously in London on 1 January 1818, when she was 20. Her name first appeared in the second edition, which was published in Paris in 1821. Frankenstein is infused with elements of the Gothic novel and the Romantic movement, and the novel has had a considerable influence on literature and on popular culture, spawning a complete genre of horror stories, films, and plays. Since the publication of the novel, the name "Frankenstein" has often been used, erroneously, to refer to the monster, rather than to his creator/father. [Content Source: Eindhoven University of Technology] |
| File Format | |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Classic Literature English Novel Literary Classic Timeless Literature Historical Fiction Literary Masterpiece Cultural Impact Iconic Characters English literature Popular books Story books Bestseller books Gothic Novel Mary Shelley Victor Frankenstein The Creature Science Fiction Prometheus Romanticism Morality Monstrosity Creation Sublime Tragedy Hubris Nature vs. Nurture Humanity Ethical Responsibility Alienation Fear of the Unknown Modern Prometheus Enlightenment |
| Alternative Title | The Modern Prometheus |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Book |
