Frankenstein: or The Modern Prometheus (Oxford World's Classic...

Shelley's suspenseful and intellectually rich gothic tale confronts some of the most important and enduring themes in all of literature--the power of human imagination, the potential hubris of science, the gulf between appearance and essence, the effects of human cruelty, the desire for revenge and the need for forgiveness, and much more.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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One of the great horror stories ever written, introduced by modern suspense master Jeffery Deaver

About the Author

Mary Shelley (1797-1851) was an important writer of the Victorian period. She was married to one of England's most famous poets, Percy Bysshe Shelley. Frankenstein is her most famous novel.

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