Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley
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Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley
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Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797–1851) was an English novelist, essayist, and biographer, renowned for her groundbreaking novel Frankenstein, published in 1818. Born into a family of intellectuals, she was the daughter of pioneering feminist Mary Wollstonecraft and political philosopher William Godwin. Her mother died shortly after her birth, leaving Mary to be raised by her father, who ensured she received a progressive education. At 16, Mary eloped with the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, a close friend of her father. Their passionate and unconventional relationship led to travels across Europe and societal ostracism due to their defiance of social norms.
The idea for Frankenstein was conceived during the summer of 1816, while Mary and Percy were in Geneva with Lord Byron and other writers. On a stormy evening, the group decided to write ghost stories, and from this contest, Mary created what would become a cornerstone of Gothic literature.
Frankenstein was first published in 1818 by Lackington, Hughes, Harding, Mavor & Jones in three volumes, anonymously, leading many to believe that Percy Shelley was the author. In 1823, the second edition finally credited Mary as the true author, and the 1831 revised edition, published by Henry Colburn & Richard Bentley, remains the most widely read version. This edition includes notable revisions and a new introduction where Mary reflects on the novel’s creation.
The novel follows Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who creates life from dead body parts, only to abandon his creation in horror. The creature, often mistakenly called "Frankenstein," seeks revenge on its creator for bringing it into a world that rejects it. The novel is considered one of the earliest examples of science fiction, combining Gothic horror with deep philosophical reflections on human nature, moral responsibility, and the ethical implications of scientific discovery. It also reflects the Romantic era's focus on nature, emotion, and the individual’s struggle against larger societal forces.
Mary Shelley's life was marked by personal tragedy, including the loss of three children in infancy and the death of her husband Percy, who drowned in 1822. After his death, Mary worked to preserve his literary legacy while continuing her own writing. Her later works, including The Last Man (1826), a post-apocalyptic novel, and Valperga (1823), a historical novel, did not achieve the same recognition as Frankenstein but continued to explore themes of individualism, loss, and societal decline.
Shelley passed away in 1851, but her legacy, especially through Frankenstein, endures. The novel has been adapted into countless films, plays, and other media, and continues to provoke discussions on scientific ethics and humanity’s quest for power.
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3 volumes, Octavo. 176 pp, set in Brunel Text Roman No 2 and printed on Century Laid, cotton paper in an edition of 25 copies. Bound by hand in half leather with marbled boards, in a slipcase.
Attractively bound by hand, titles and decoration to spine gilt, marbled edges.
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Brand new copy in a fine binding.
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