Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus

Name: Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus
Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

By Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

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The narrative opens with sea-bound letters framing the account of a driven scientist who assembles a living being from dead matter and then rejects it. The created being educates itself, experiences brutal social rejection, and demands companionship; when the creator refuses, the being retaliates by killing those close to his maker. The original maker pursues the creation across desolate landscapes, culminating in an Arctic chase. The tale interrogates the costs of unchecked ambition, the obligations of creators toward their creations, and the destructive effects of isolation, while inviting sympathy for the suffering intelligence it portrays.

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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.