FRANKENSTEIN by Mary Wollstonecraft G. Shelley *LIMITED EDITION

A towering achievement of Gothic literature and a foundational work of science fiction, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a chilling exploration of ambition, creation, and the devastating consequences of playing God. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a desire to unlock the secrets of life itself, the brilliant young scientist Victor Frankenstein succeeds in animating a being from disparate remains. But his triumph quickly turns to horror as he recoils from his grotesque creation, abandoning it to a world that will only greet it with fear and revulsion. Thus begins a tragic saga of alienation and despair. The spurned Creature, intelligent and articulate yet monstrous in appearance, seeks acceptance and understanding but finds only prejudice and hatred. His initial benevolence curdles into a desperate quest for vengeance against his creator, leading to a relentless pursuit that drags both Frankenstein and his wretched progeny from the laboratories of Ingolstadt to the desolate ice floes of the Arctic. Frankenstein masterfully weaves together themes of scientific ethics, the nature of humanity, the pain of isolation, and the responsibilities of a creator to their creation. It forces us to confront uncomfortable questions: Who is the true monster? What are the limits of human endeavor? And what happens when ambition outstrips morality? More than two centuries after its publication, Shelley's haunting vision remains a powerful and profoundly relevant cautionary tale, its echoes resonating in our modern age of rapid scientific advancement. This edition invites you to experience the original thrill and terror of a story that has captivated and challenged readers for generations.