{"product_id":"frankenstein","title":"Frankenstein","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMary Shelley's \"Frankenstein\" tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a living being from dead body parts, leading to tragedy and a pursuit of vengeance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel begins with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaptain Robert Walton\u003c\/strong\u003e, who writes letters to his sister while on an Arctic expedition. Walton rescues\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictor Frankenstein\u003c\/strong\u003e, who is near death after pursuing his monstrous creation across the ice, and Victor recounts his story. Victor grows up in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneva\u003c\/strong\u003e, enjoying a happy childhood with his cousin (or adopted sister)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Lavenza\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand his close friend\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHenry Clerval\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fascinated by natural philosophy, Victor studies at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversity of Ingolstadt\u003c\/strong\u003e, where he becomes obsessed with discovering the secret of life. Victor succeeds in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eanimating a creature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom assembled body parts, but he is immediately horrified by its appearance and abandons it. The creature, intelligent and sensitive, experiences rejection and isolation, which fuels its anger. After Victor’s youngest brother,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam\u003c\/strong\u003e, is murdered, Victor suspects the creature, though\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJustine Moritz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis wrongfully executed for the crime. Consumed by guilt, Victor attempts to escape his troubles, but the creature confronts him, recounting its suffering and demanding a companion. Victor begins to create a female creature but destroys her in disgust, prompting the creature to vow revenge. The creature kills\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHenry Clerval\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand later\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon her wedding night. Victor swears vengeance, leading to a relentless pursuit that ends in the Arctic, where he dies aboard Walton’s ship. The creature, filled with remorse and self-loathing, declares its intention to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eend its own life\u003c\/strong\u003e, disappearing into the icy wilderness. The novel explores themes of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eambition, the dangers of unchecked scientific pursuit, isolation, and the consequences of playing God\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is considered one of the first science-fiction works, blending Gothic horror with philosophical reflection on humanity and responsibility. The story is framed as an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eepistolary narrative\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Walton’s letters providing the outer frame for Victor’s tragic tale.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMary Shelley's \"Frankenstein\" tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist whose obsession with unlocking the secret of life leads him to create a living being from dead body parts—a decision that unleashes tragedy, isolation, and relentless vengeance. The narrative unfolds through letters from Captain Robert Walton, an Arctic explorer who rescues the dying Victor and hears his confession. Victor recounts his privileged childhood in Geneva alongside his cousin Elizabeth Lavenza and friend Henry Clerval, before his studies at the University of Ingolstadt transform him into a man consumed by ambition. When he succeeds in animating his creature, Victor's horror at its appearance drives him to abandon it—an act that sets in motion a cascade of murders and suffering. The creature, intelligent yet tormented by rejection and isolation, becomes Victor's dark mirror. It kills those Victor loves most—his brother William, his friend Henry Clerval, and Elizabeth on her wedding night—forcing Victor into a final, fatal pursuit across the frozen Arctic. A foundational work of science fiction, \"Frankenstein\" blends Gothic horror with profound philosophical questions about responsibility, the limits of human ambition, and the moral cost of playing God. Through its epistolary structure and layered narratives, Shelley explores themes of isolation, the dangers of unchecked scientific pursuit, and the humanity we owe to all living beings.\u003c\/p\u003eWhy Read \"Frankenstein\"?\n\nThis timeless masterpiece remains essential reading for anyone interested in science fiction, Gothic literature, or the ethical boundaries of human ambition. Whether you're a student exploring foundational literary works, a fan of psychological horror, or a reader seeking philosophical depth, \"Frankenstein\" delivers on all fronts. Shelley's exploration of creator and creation, responsibility and consequence, speaks directly to modern concerns about technology and its limits. The novel's complex narrative structure—layered letters and confessions—creates an immersive, page-turning experience that rewards close reading. Perfect for book clubs, academic study, or personal enrichment, this digital edition offers convenient access to one of literature's most influential and thought-provoking works.","brand":"Books Art and Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52147115852061,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/1176\/2205\/files\/Frank3.jpg?v=1784420903","url":"https:\/\/shadygrovebooks.com\/zh-tw\/products\/frankenstein","provider":"Books Art and Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}