Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley — Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus

Mary Shelley's novel, "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus," tells the story of a scientist who creates a sentient being. It is a seminal work in the horror genre and explores themes of creation, responsibility, and the nature of humanity.

Collection thread: Manufactured Monsters

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Sources for Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley — Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus

• Open primary source
• Internet Archive (Shelley 1888 illustrated edition)