Frankenstein 1818

Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is an 1818 Gothic novel by Mary Shelley about a young scientist, Victor Frankenstein, who creates a sapient creature from body parts. Horrified by his creation, he abandons it, leading to a tragic chain of events where the creature seeks revenge. The novel is considered a landmark of both Gothic horror and early science fiction, exploring themes of scientific ethics, ambition, and the consequences of playing god.