Frankenstein, ou le Prométhée moderne Volume 1 (of 3)

Name: Frankenstein, ou le Prométhée moderne Volume 1 (of 3)
Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

By Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

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The narrative unfolds through an arctic explorer's letters and the testimony of an ambitious scientist who recounts creating a sentient being from assembled materials. The newly made creature acquires language and awareness, faces violent rejection and isolation, and confronts its maker with demands that spiral into vengeance. As both creator and created suffer loss, the story traces guilt, responsibility, and the moral limits of scientific ambition, contrasting natural beauty and human cruelty, and examining how neglect and social exclusion shape identity and violence. The frame narration emphasizes obsession, empathy, and tragic consequence.

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Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851) was an English novelist, best known for her groundbreaking work, "Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus," which is often regarded as one of the first science fiction novels. The daughter of feminist writer Mary Wollstonecraft and political philosopher William Godwin, Shelley was deeply influenced by the intellectual currents of her time. Her writing often explored themes of creation, responsibility, and the human condition. In addition to "Frankenstein," she authored several other notable works, including "Falkner" and "Lodore." Shelley's literary contributions have left a lasting impact on literature and continue to inspire discussions on ethics and the nature of humanity.