Frankenstein
By Mary Shelley
- Release Date: 1817-12-31
- Genre: Horror
Description
An Apple Books Classic edition.
Mary Shelley was just 18 when she had a nightmare vision: “I saw the pale student of unhallowed arts kneeling beside the thing he had put together. I saw the hideous phantasm of a man stretched out, and then, on the working of some powerful engine, show signs of life.”
Despite her lack of writing experience, Shelley converted her dream into what is often referred to as the world’s first horror novel, a timeless tale of science gone bad. Frankenstein follows the story of Swiss scientist Victor Frankenstein, who manages to animate a hulking creature referred to as a “monster,” “wretch,” or “fiend.” Shelley’s 1818 classic has become one of the most frequently taught works of fiction, a cultural touchstone for conversations about the dark side of innovation. (Made-up words like Frankenscience andFrankenfood have become shorthand for the products of technological tampering.) More than 200 years after it was published, this novel remains a thought-provoking read that explores timely themes like creators’ responsibilities for the unintended consequences of their inventions.
Reviews
Frankenstein
5By Twnr 55Many of us are familiar with the story of Frankenstein, but only through the various movies that have been made over the years,which is a great shame, since the book puts things in a very different perspective.. I would heartily recommend this book..The first time you have a
5By Minhol8@The only way IFrankenstein
5By DlsheltiOutstandingly written!Classic story
5By Dunes 1969A good read for the classic story line of a plot that has been retold many different times over the yearsFrankenstein
5By a wretch among wretchesOne of the greatest books ever written!Loved this Story
5By Mr.StormvilleThis was a great readable classic story. I am so glad to have read this book. Not what I thought the story of Frankenstein was all about, much better !!!Loved It! 10/10
5By Boyfriend21Ignore negative reviews about narrator; if your truly interested in the audiobook like I myself was—you’ll enjoy every word spoken. Please Narrate more of these Apple Classics they should all have their own audiobooks Thank You.Poor Clerval
4By FadedYears432Without spoiling, think of this: imagine you are relaxing and being yourself, and all of a sudden, your nephew kills you.Tedious
1By FreethinkerXAfter three readings, my opinion remains unchanged. Stylistically consistent with gothic literature of the period: tedious, verbose and overwrought. Notable only in that Dr. Frankenstein and society in general are the true monsters while “the monster” is the victim of poor parenting and prejudiced society - proving little has changed over the past 200 years.Deeper than any movie
5By coolcatfisfSo much more than the shallow films that take the name. Reading this will make you wish for so much more from Hollywood. Frankenstein and his monster have feelings and souls.