Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus (eBook)

Exploring Ambition, Creation, and Consequences in a Gothic Science Fiction Classic

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
289 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766415440-8 (EAN)

Infos

In "Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus," Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley intricately weaves a narrative that explores the profound consequences of unbridled ambition and the quest for knowledge. Set against the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution and burgeoning scientific inquiry, the novel employs a Gothic literary style characterized by eerie settings, complex characters, and moral ambiguity. Shelley's use of multiple narrators elevates the text, allowing readers to ponder the essence of humanity through the dual perspectives of creator and creature, ultimately questioning the ethics of scientific experimentation and the ramifications of isolation. Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, the daughter of the feminist writer Mary Wollstonecraft, was profoundly influenced by the intellectual climate of her time, including the tumult of the French Revolution and the early stirrings of feminist thought. Her personal experiences, such as the loss of her mother and the tumultuous relationship with poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, inform the novel'Äôs exploration of creation, responsibility, and the consequences of abandonment. Shelley's unique vantage point as a woman in a male-dominated literary world enables her to address themes of empathy and alienation with a poignancy that resonates deeply. "Frankenstein" is not only a key text in the Gothic genre but also a significant critique of the Enlightenment'Äôs ideal of reason. It remains remarkably relevant today, inviting readers to reflect on the ethical dilemmas posed by scientific progress and the need for compassion in an increasingly fragmented world. This novel is essential reading for those interested in the intersections of science, ethics, and literature.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 19.11.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Fantasy / Science Fiction ► Fantasy
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Horror
• Schlagworte: Ambition and creation • classic novel • English literature • Fiction • Fictitious character • Frankenstein • Frankenstein's monster • Gothic fiction • gothic horror novel • Gothic literature • horror tales • Human Condition Exploration • literary classic • literary fiction • mad scientist • man versus nature • Mary Shelley • Monster creation tale • monster literature • monsters • Morality and technology • romantic era fiction • Romanticism • Science Fiction • scientists • Tragic literary figures • Victor • Victorian Literature • Victorian societal anxieties • Women in Literature