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Book 84 || Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

   Book 84 || Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Book 84 || Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Book 84 || Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Frankenstein, first published in 1818, is one of the most enduring works of gothic fiction and is often credited as one of the first true science fiction novels. Written by Mary Shelley, the novel tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who, in his quest to unlock the secrets of life, creates a living being from assembled body parts. However, the creature he brings to life is monstrous in appearance, and Frankenstein abandons it in fear and disgust. The novel explores themes of ambition, isolation, and the ethical limits of scientific experimentation. The tragic figure of the creature, often mistaken...