{"product_id":"frankenstein-the-gothic-classic-hardback-9781907312588","title":"Frankenstein; The Gothic Classic (Hardback) 9781907312588","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Gothic Classic\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMary Shelley (Author), Tom Butler-Bowdon (Edited by), Anne DeLong (Introduction by), Tom Butler-Bowdon (Series edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781907312588, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 19 September 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e336 pages\u003cbr\u003e20.1 x 13 x 3 cm, 0.476 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA twisted, upside-down creation myth that gave birth to the modern science fiction novel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrankenstein,\u003c\/i\u003e Mary Shelley's chilling Gothic tale, lays bare the dark side of science, and the horror within us all. Written after a nightmare Mary Shelley was only eighteen, this book gave birth to the modern science fiction novel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet against the backdrop of Europe in the late 18th century, \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e explores themes of scientific ethics, the nature of monstrosity, and the consequences of playing god. The book follows the ambitious scientist Victor Frankenstein who plunders graveyards to create a human-like creature from reanimated body parts, driven by his desire to overcome death and unlock the secrets of life. \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e is often considered a reflection of the cultural and scientific anxieties of the time, with the Industrial Revolution and advancements in science raising questions about the ethical boundaries of scientific exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDespite first being published in 1818, this novel remains relevant today, prompting discussions on the consequences of unchecked ambition and societal rejection of the “other.” This seminal work is perfect for fans of the Gothic and science fiction genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction by \u003ci\u003eDr Anne Delong\u003c\/i\u003e IX\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrankenstein: Or, the Modern Prometheus xxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction by Mary Shelley, 1831 edition xxix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface by Percy Bysshe Shelley, 1818 xxxix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetters I–IV xliii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter I 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter II 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter III 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter IV 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter V 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter VI 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter VII 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter VIII 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter IX 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter X 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter XI 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter XII 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter XIII 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter xiv 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter xv 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter xvi 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter xvii 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter xviii 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter xix 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter xx 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter xxi 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter xxii 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter xxiii 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter xxiv 247\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Language: reference \u0026amp; general [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Language: reference \u0026amp; general\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Language:%20reference%20\u0026amp;%20general%20%5BCB%5D%22\"\u003eCB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Capstone","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453504942360,"sku":"9781907312588","price":12.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781907312588.jpg?v=1785285352","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/frankenstein-the-gothic-classic-hardback-9781907312588","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}