Frankenstein (The Uncensored 1818 Edition) (eBook)

Enriched edition. A Gothic Classic - considered to be one of the earliest examples of Science Fiction

Mary Shelley (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024
219 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654780265-5 (EAN)

Infos

In the groundbreaking 1818 edition of "Frankenstein," Mary Shelley weaves a complex narrative that explores the boundaries of human ambition, the ethical implications of scientific advancement, and the quest for identity in a rapidly changing world. Adopting a unique epistolary style, Shelley utilizes letters and multiple perspectives to enrich her exploration of the creature's existential struggles and the tragic consequences of Victor Frankenstein's hubris. Set against the backdrop of the Enlightenment and the burgeoning Romantic Movement, the novel interrogates the dualities of creation and destruction, human connection and isolation. Mary Shelley, often heralded as the mother of science fiction, began writing "Frankenstein" at a remarkably young age, inspired by her personal losses and her profound encounters with intellectual contemporaries like Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley. Her experiences with loss, maternal grief, and the questions surrounding life and death profoundly shaped her narrative, as did the philosophical discourse of her time, which questioned the morality of scientific exploration and the nature of humanity. "Frankenstein" remains a timeless meditation on the perils of unchecked ambition and the quest for belonging. This uncensored 1818 edition invites both new and seasoned readers to grapple with Shelley's unsettling questions about creation, responsibility, and the monstrous within us all.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 6.1.2024
• Einführung: Erica Lancaster
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Erica Lancaster
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Horror
• Schlagworte: 1818 Edition • Bram Stoker • British Literature • classic novel • Creature creation • Dark Romanticism • Dracula • Dream inspiration • Edgar Allan Poe • Ethical dilemmas exploration • Geneva setting • Gothic Horror • gothic horror novel • Gothic literature • interview with the Vampire • Isolation and responsibility • Jude the Obscure • literary classic • literary fiction • Lord Byron • Mary Shelley • Mary Shelley biography influence • monster story • Paradise Lost • Philosophical Science Fiction • Prometheus myth • romantic era fiction • Romanticism • Science Fiction • Scientific ambition consequences • scientific ethics • Sentient being creation • The Count of Monte Cristo • The Picture of Dorian Grey • The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde • timeless classic themes • Victor Frankenstein's journey