Frankenstein (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)
" I had desired it with an ardour . . . but now that I had finished, the beauty of the dream vanished, and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart." Consumed by the desire to discover the secret of life, Victor Frankenstein, a man with unremitting curiosity and hunger for knowledge, infuses a spark of life into the inanimate body created from stolen body parts. But as the dull yellow eyes of the creature open, Victor is chilled to the marrow. Appalled by his work, he runs away. What happens as his creation, the monster, turns into a murderer, seeking out his creator, demanding companionship? Will Victor Frankenstein create another monster? This Gothic novel that explores the destructive thirst for knowledge, has been encased in this beautiful deluxe edition that will be a perfect addition to any library. This classic collectable is a must-read for all! - This Gothic novel that explores the destructive thirst for knowledge, has been encased in this beautiful deluxe edition - This epic and mystifying tale will keep the readers hooked for hours - The varied themes and thought-provoking ideas will take the reader on an incredible journey - This covetable deluxe edition comes with gilded edges, a ribbon bookmark, and beautiful endpapers - It is perfect for gifting and will make a good addition to any library
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The Great
The fan master of Gothic in her abs outstanding and obsequious novel Frankenstein or the modern day Prometheus establishes a god-like presence in its omnipotent reading of the fears within the Victorian psyche all within a terrifying and absolutely iconic portrayal of the monster in its creation and man's obsession being at the center of all evil done within the narrative structure.
The fan master of Gothic in her abs outstanding and obsequious novel Frankenstein or the modern day Prometheus establishes a god-like presence in its omnipotent reading of the fears within the Victorian psyche all within a terrifying and absolutely iconic portrayal of the monster in its creation and man's obsession being at the center of all evil done within the narrative structure.
If you have a God complex and/or Daddy issues, then this is the book for you!!! Mary Shelley wrote the scariest story known to mankind, which is basically what happens when a man invents something highly destructive and then regrets it, but it's way too late and it bites him -- but mostly OTHER PEOPLE -- in the ass (also see: the nuclear bomb). Really, the story of Pandora's Box was probably about a man. Great work, Mary. I've also done really destructive things to get my father's attention, so this book was very relatable.
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I enjoyed this book. Much more poetic than I thought it would be and does not really align with the pop culture notion of who Frankenstien is today.
Not the story I expected
I had no idea the tragedy that befell Frankenstein after he created his monster. Why did he marry when he had been warned? Senseless tragedy. I know it's a classic but it was not to my taste.
I had no idea the tragedy that befell Frankenstein after he created his monster. Why did he marry when he had been warned? Senseless tragedy. I know it's a classic but it was not to my taste.
Good book! Not my type of genre. Read this for "Gothic to Horror" for my college class. It was well written, a little confusing. I could see how this was a good classic
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