Frankenstein
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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a timeless and chilling gothic masterpiece that has captured the imaginations of readers for over two centuries. The story follows Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant scientist who, driven by a desire to conquer death, creates a being from dead bodies. But his creation, a monster both terrifying and pitiable, is not what he expected. As the monster struggles to find his place in the world and overcome his innate violent tendencies, Victor comes face to face with the consequences of his actions. Shelley's haunting tale explores themes of ambition, power, and what it means to be human. This edition features illuminating introductions by Douglas Clegg and acclaimed literary critic Harold Bloom, and is sure to captivate readers with its unsettling beauty and thought-provoking insights into the nature of humanity and monstrosity.