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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
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Year 11 - Literature Text - Frankenstein by Mary Shelley: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, Gothic horror novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley that was first published in 1818. The book follows a scientific genius who brings to life a terrifying monster that torments its creator. It is considered one of the first science-fiction novels. An international sensation, the story has been adapted hundreds of times in different media and has influenced pop culture at large.
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