Frankenstein, (Hardcover)

<p><b>The original horror story, Mary Shelley's<i> Frankenstein</i> is a classic that sparked a thousand nightmares and redefined what it means to be human. This new special edition hardcover includes sprayed edges, gorgeous endpapers, and brand-new illustrations of key moments from the book.</b></p><p>Obsessed with unlocking the secrets of life, Victor Frankenstein assembles a being from fragments of the dead and shocks it into existence. But the moment his creature opens its watery eyes, triumph turns to horror. Abandoned and alone in a world that recoils from his appearance, the creature learns what it means to be feared, reviled, and denied love--and his loneliness curdles into vengeance.</p><p>Blending Gothic terror with piercing psychological insight, <i>Frankenstein</i> is far more than a tale of a monster. It is a haunting meditation on ambition and responsibility, and asks a question that still resonates today: What do we owe to the lives we create?</p><p>First published in 1818, Mary Shelley's groundbreaking novel endures as one of literature's most powerful and unsettling myths--a story that continues to electrify the imagination and challenge the conscience.</p>

• Frankenstein, (Hardcover)
• Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
• ISBN: 9798228647862
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-08-11
• Page Count: 400