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Frankenstein Paperback – February 15, 2021

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 370 ratings
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“Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change.” ― Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Frankenstein

Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, is a novel written by English author Mary Shelley about eccentric scientist Victor Frankenstein, who creates a grotesque creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Shelley started writing the story when she was eighteen, and the novel was published when she was twenty. This is a revised 1931 edition. Shelley's name appears on the second edition, published in France in 1823.

Shelley had travelled through Europe in 1814, journeying along the river Rhine in Germany with a stop in Gernsheim which is just 17 km (10 mi) away from Frankenstein Castle, where two centuries before an alchemist was engaged in experiments. Later, she traveled in the region of Geneva (Switzerland)—where much of the story takes place—and the topics of galvanism and other similar occult ideas were themes of conversation among her companions, particularly her lover and future husband, Percy Shelley. Mary, Percy, Lord Byron, and John Polidori decided to have a competition to see who could write the best horror story.

Since publication of the novel, the name "Frankenstein" is often used to refer to the monster itself, as is done in the stage adaptation by Peggy Webling. This usage is sometimes considered erroneous, but usage commentators regard the monster sense of "Frankenstein" as well-established and an acceptable usage. In the novel, the monster is identified via words such as "creature", "monster", "fiend", "wretch", "vile insect", "daemon", "being", and "it". Speaking to Victor Frankenstein, the monster refers to himself as "the Adam of your labours", and elsewhere as someone who "would have" been "your Adam", but is instead "your fallen angel."

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    6 x 0.38 x 9 inches
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    1503262421
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (February 15, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 165 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1503262421
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1503262423
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.38 x 9 inches
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This. Is. The. Revised. Edition.
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For those who may not be aware, and since I had to search and search for reviews and could not find it written plainly - beware, not to say this is a positive nor negative thing, THIS IS THE REVISED EDITION OF THE BOOK. There is an 1818 version considered the original, and there is an 1831 version considered the revised. I have read both. Beginning in chapter one, based on which version one may read, the story begins to diverge (spoiler alert*) beginning with how Elizabeth enters the Frankenstein family. I anticipated this would be the original version, but it is not, so if you would like the original, specify in your search.
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Britney
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than any movie ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2018
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Prior to reading this, the only understanding I had of Frankenstein is what I’ve seen in movies. It was interesting to read about how Victor Frankenstein is the scientist and creator instead of always believing the creatures name is Frankenstein. I enjoyed reading the portions about Victor’s family and also about how he used traveling and spending time in nature as a treatment for his depression. I had always thought the creature didn’t speak or think. After reading this I was surprised at how the creature was able to observe people in the village and learn to speak, read, and think. He was able to learn from observing. And ultimately, was able to communicate with his creator what he desired; he was able to express that he longed for a spouse and having a family of his own to belong to. He wanted to be accepted by society and his creator but that would never come to be. I also liked analyzing the different class structures within the story that related to class struggles during the time it was written. I recommend this to anyone who is only familiar with film adaptations.
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Nikiya A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Emotional RollerCoaster
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2020
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I don't want to spoil the story for potential readers, but it makes you CRY a lot. I had to read this book for my AP Literature class 1.5 ago for summer break. At first, I wasn't interested because I didn't want to read during the summer break, but this novel was very intriguing
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C-rock
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I needed
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2018
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I just started a new job visiting ppl at home. This has been the perfect thing to help me use the gps on my phone without looking away from the road. It is easy to attach and adjust to the angle you want. I am so happy with it.
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Xephrit
4.0 out of 5 stars Typos
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2021
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The books is fine, but there are some typos in the book, which are kind of irritating. The cover is one of the matte covers that pick up fingerprints, which isn't very pleasing to the eye, but since I just bought it for a class, and it worked fine for that. However, if you want a book that will look nice on your shelf, this is not it.
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Ray Palma
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good book, good for AP LIT
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2018
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I liked the size and feel of the book a lot.

Served its purpose well for AP Literature class.
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Dave Angelini
3.0 out of 5 stars Meh. How badly do you want to read it?
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2021
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As a college genetics professor, I felt duty-bound to read Frankenstein. Somehow I never did in High School. Two critiques. First, this printing is cheap. The text is too small and runs to the edge of the pages, as though the publisher was trying to squeeze as much profit as possible out of this public domain text. Second, and more importantly, the story is just not great. While I can appreciate that this may have been a historically important work, as story telling, it has not aged well. The language is very florid and quickly becomes tedious. Also the mindset of the protagonist, Dr. F., changes instantly upon finishing his creation, from obsession to self-recrimination. This seems completely implausible. Given the attention paid to F's inner thoughts all the way up to this point, it just seems bizarre that there is no explanation for this change of heart. If you like classic horror, read the original Dracula, which fabulous and blends the everyday (of its time) with the fantastical. If you're looking for a parable about scientific overreach, this one hardly seems worth the effort.
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Ysabel Kid
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2018
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Purchased for my daughter's summer reading requirement. A classic... still.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best novels I have read
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2019
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compelling and exciting. Must read
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Tim
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2017
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This is one of my favourite books. I'm not precious about it being hardback. I have only recently got into reading and it was one of the first things I read. Something about the heavily descriptive writing gets me. I only wish I could write a review to do it justice.
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SCHPOUNZ
1.0 out of 5 stars Pa de quoi vous encourager à lire...
Reviewed in France on May 21, 2015
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L'impression, d'abord qui au premier regard coupe l'envie de faire l'effort de lire dans une langue qui n'est pas ma langue maternelle et qui demande, par voie de conséquences, un effort
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Karl
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2018
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Great story. So very different from popular cultures interpretation of the story.
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Barry Glenard
5.0 out of 5 stars Well wriiten monster book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2015
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An excellent book to read; not like the films based upon it.
It is very advanced for its time.
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Mrs A Bird
5.0 out of 5 stars Good condition. Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2016
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No problems. Arrived promptly. Good condition. Great book. Very touching story. Wonderfully descriptive prose.
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