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

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

By Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

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A scientist driven by curiosity and ambition assembles a living being from dead matter and then abandons the creature, setting off a chain of suffering. The created being experiences rejection and loneliness, seeks understanding and demands a companion, and responds to betrayal with violence against its maker's family. Parallel narratives and framed letters relate the creator's guilt, the creature's eloquent complaints, and a relentless pursuit that spans continents. The work examines responsibility for creations, the effects of isolation and prejudice, and the moral limits of scientific pursuit through themes of revenge, empathy, and the natural world.

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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.