{"product_id":"frankenstein-3","title":"Frankenstein: collins classics by Mary Shelley","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"67\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eBook Summary: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/em\u003e, written by Mary Shelley, is a groundbreaking Gothic novel that explores themes of creation, ambition, and the consequences of playing God. The story follows Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who becomes obsessed with uncovering the secrets of life. Driven by ambition, he creates a living being from dead body parts, only to be horrified by the creature he has brought to life. Rejected and isolated, the creature seeks companionship and understanding but is met with fear and cruelty, leading him down a dark path of vengeance. The novel, often considered the first true work of science fiction, delves into the dangers of unchecked scientific pursuit, the human need for connection, and the moral responsibilities of creators toward their creations. Told through layered narratives, including letters and personal accounts, \u003cem data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/em\u003e remains a powerful reflection on human nature and the limits of knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1817\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMary Shelley\u003c\/strong\u003e (1797–1851) was an English novelist best known for writing \u003cem data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eFrankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus\u003c\/em\u003e, which she penned at just 18 years old. The daughter of political philosopher William Godwin and feminist writer Mary Wollstonecraft, Shelley was deeply influenced by intellectual and literary thought from a young age. Her life was marked by personal tragedy, including the loss of her husband, the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, and several of their children. Despite these hardships, she continued to write novels, essays, and travelogues. Mary Shelley’s \u003cem data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/em\u003e is widely regarded as a pioneering work in both Gothic and science fiction literature, and her contributions have had a lasting impact on discussions about science, ethics, and human identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44273195516161,"sku":"2SWL542YP-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/G2.jpg?v=1668077176","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/frankenstein-3","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}