{"product_id":"frankenstein-the-gothic-classic-hardcover","title":"Frankenstein: The Gothic Classic - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMary Shelley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTom Butler-Bowdon\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 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 following a nightmare when Shelley was only eighteen, the book reflects the cultural anxieties of the time, with the Industrial Revolution raising questions about the ethical boundaries of scientific advance and technology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite being published in 1818, Shelley's novel remains highly relevant, prompting discussions on the consequences of unchecked technological ambition and societal rejection of the \"Other.\" This seminal work is perfect for fans of the Gothic and science fiction genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 28, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47490488959197,"sku":"9781907312588","price":22.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/8HmO0H0iHy9781907312588.webp?v=1771895486","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/frankenstein-the-gothic-classic-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}