Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Mary W. Shelley
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor mark on cloth. Minimal wear on DJ with small silverfish damage. Otherwise, clean and bright copy.
Mary Shelley's seminal work, Frankenstein, chronicles the chilling tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but reckless scientist whose ambition leads him to create a sentient being. This gothic masterpiece uncovers the profound moral and ethical dilemmas that arise when humanity attempts to usurp the role of creator. The narrative presents a haunting exploration of isolation, prejudice, and the desperate search for acceptance, as the creature grapples with its existence and the rejection it faces. It powerfully illustrates the catastrophic repercussions of unchecked scientific pursuit and the tragic consequences of abandoning one's responsibilities. This enduring classic remains a poignant commentary on the nature of humanity and monstrosity.
Author: Mary W. Shelley
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor mark on cloth. Minimal wear on DJ with small silverfish damage. Otherwise, clean and bright copy.
Mary Shelley's seminal work, Frankenstein, chronicles the chilling tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but reckless scientist whose ambition leads him to create a sentient being. This gothic masterpiece uncovers the profound moral and ethical dilemmas that arise when humanity attempts to usurp the role of creator. The narrative presents a haunting exploration of isolation, prejudice, and the desperate search for acceptance, as the creature grapples with its existence and the rejection it faces. It powerfully illustrates the catastrophic repercussions of unchecked scientific pursuit and the tragic consequences of abandoning one's responsibilities. This enduring classic remains a poignant commentary on the nature of humanity and monstrosity.