5 R Mary Shelley. Masterpiece Library Edition Note Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus was written by Mary Shelley and first published in 1818, marking a foundational moment in both science fiction and Gothic literature. Conceived during a summer gathering in 1816 with poets Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lord Byron, the novel was inspired by discussions of science, life, and reanimation. The story follows Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who becomes obsessed with creating life and succeeds in animating a creature made from assembled body parts. However, horrified by what he has done, Victor abandons his creation, leading to tragic consequences. The novel explores themes of ambition, responsibility, isolation, and the dangers of unchecked scientific pursuit, and it continues to resonate as a cautionary tale about the moral limits of human innovation. Description Black hard cover with cloth spine, gold embossing and lettering on front cover and back cover, gilt edges
