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Horror · DarkA scientist builds a creature and refuses to take responsibility
Frankenstein
by Mary Shelley
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What it is about
Victor Frankenstein animates a being assembled from dead bodies and abandons it in horror. The creature, ignored by its maker, asks for a companion and turns to revenge in Mary Shelley’s 1818 classic.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy gothic tales and ghost stories, with a dark mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Science · Creation · Responsibility
Screen adaptation
Frankenstein (1931) · Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994)
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About the author
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