Frankenstein

A study of creation and consequence in mary shelley's gothic masterpiece

Mary W. Shelley

296 pages, parution le 07/07/2023

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"Frankenstein" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a seminal work in the Gothic and science fiction genres, exploring themes of creation, responsibility, and the consequences of unchecked change. The narrative follows Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who becomes obsessed with the idea of creating life. Through his experiments, he succeeds in animating a creature, but the result is a being he finds hideous and repulsive. Abandoned by his creator, the creature experiences rejection and isolation, leading to a quest for revenge against Frankenstein. The novel delves into the moral and ethical implications of scientific exploration and the responsibilities of creators towards their creations. Shelley's work raises questions about the limits of human knowledge and the potential dangers of playing God. The text is structured through a series of letters and first-person narratives, providing multiple perspectives on the unfolding tragedy. "Frankenstein" remains a powerful commentary on the human condition and the pursuit of knowledge, resonating with readers and scholars for its exploration of complex themes and its cautionary tale of change and hubris.

L'auteur - Mary W. Shelley

Fille d’une philosophe et d’un écrivain, Mary Shelley naît en 1797. En 1814, sa rencontre avec le poète anglais Percy Shelley bouleverse sa vie ; elle l’épouse deux années plus tard. A tout juste 18 ans, elle achève son premier roman, Frankenstein, qui se classera au rang de chef-d’½uvre. Après le décès de son mari en 1823 et jusqu'à sa propre mort en 1851, elle se consacre à sa carrière d’écrivain et à l’édition de l’½uvre du poète.