Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus
Dublin Core
Title
Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus
Subject
Fiction
Description
Frankenstein tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who, as the result of scientific experimentation, creates a sapient creature. He grapples with the implications of his creation when abandoning it, and later hunting it. Through the eyes of the creature, the novel brings into question the nature of life and humanity. The relationship between Frankenstein and the creature inspires philosophical debate and makes use of religious imagery.
The origins of this novel have become as much a story as the book itself. Shelley first began writing what would become Frankenstein on a retreat with friends and peers near Geneva, Switzerland. The original manuscript was published anonymously.
The origins of this novel have become as much a story as the book itself. Shelley first began writing what would become Frankenstein on a retreat with friends and peers near Geneva, Switzerland. The original manuscript was published anonymously.
Creator
Shelley, Mary
Date
1818
Rights
Public Domain
Format
Print Book
Language
eng
Type
Text
Identifier
ISBN 978-1-62011-515-2
Coverage
Nineteenth Century
Collection
Citation
Shelley, Mary, “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus,” The Tale of the Long 19th Century, accessed June 6, 2025, https://lis5472.cci.fsu.edu/sp25sec3sec4/group5/items/show/8.