Mary Shelley’s groundbreaking classic—begun as a ghost story for friends—is a potent blend of science fiction and horror that has inspired countless movie and other adaptations. Nothing, however, equals the depth and beauty of Shelley’s original, which emains as relevant as ever. In his arrogance, Dr. Victor Frankenstein dreams of discovering the very secret of life…and he succeeds, bringing a new creature into existence. But should man ever play God—and if he does, what does he owe his creation?

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was born in England on August 30, 1797. Her parents were two celebrated liberal thinkers, William Godwin, a social philosopher, and Mary Wollstonecraft, a women's rights advocate. Eleven days after Mary's birth, her mother died of puerperal fever. Four motherless years later, Godwin married Mary Jane Clairmo...

Title:Frankenstein

Format:Paperback

Product dimensions:224 pages, 8 X 6.13 X 0 in

Shipping dimensions:224 pages, 8 X 6.13 X 0 in

Published:August 1, 2007

Publisher:Union Square Kids

Language:English

Appropriate for ages:All ages

ISBN - 13:9781402743382

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