Frankenstein (Deluxe Hardbound Edition) - by Mary Shelley (Hardcover)

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Book Synopsis A Gothic Masterpiece That Birthed Science Fiction A stormy night in 1816 gave rise to a novel that would forever change the face of literature. In Frankenstein , Mary Shelley weaves a dark, lyrical, and deeply human tale that has haunted readers for generations. Often misunderstood as a simple horror story, this is, in fact, a profound exploration of the boundaries of science, the nature of humanity, and the perilous costs of unchecked ambition. Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist driven by an obsessive thirst for knowledge, dares to breathe life into lifeless matter. But the being he creates--intelligent, sensitive, and grotesquely misunderstood--becomes a tragic symbol of…