by Mary W. Shelley · BARCANOVA · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788448934927
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Frankenstein tells the story of a young scientist, Victor Frankenstein, who becomes obsessed with discovering the principle of life and decides to create a living being. The result of his experiment is a demonic creature, grotesque in appearance and gigantic in size. From that moment on, Victor's life is filled with pain and despair. This horror novel explores fundamental themes of human nature, which remain relevant in today's society. This edition is adapted for young readers and belongs to the 'Classics to measure' collection.
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was an English novelist who wrote the Gothic novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818), which is considered an early example of science fiction. She also edited and promoted the works of her husband, the Romantic poet and philosopher Percy Bysshe Shelley. Her father was the political philosopher William Godwin and her mother was the philosopher and women's rights advocate Mary Wollstonecraft.
