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Gothic FictionHorrorVictorian Science Fiction

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus (1818 text)

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  • 1818 first published
  • 261 pages
  • ★ 3.8 (14 ratings)
  • 90 editions
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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus (1818 text) is an 1818 gothic fiction and horror novel by Mary Shelley. It deals with frankenstein's monster, scientists, monsters and científicos.

Open Library readers give it an average of 3.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, and 173 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 90 editions across 3 languages. On Project Gutenberg it was downloaded 21,976 times in the last 30 days.

It runs to roughly 261 pages — 4–5 hours of reading at an average pace. It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

About Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus (1818 text)

This is the original edition which was published in 3 volumes. The cover photograph is of Volume 1. Published anonymously. By Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. First edition. With half-titles. Title page with quote from Milton's Paradise Lost: "Did I request thee, maker, from my clay / To mould me man? Did I solicit thee / From darkness to promote me?" Printer statement from title page verso of volume 1; place of printing follows printer. Pagination: volume 1: xii, 181, [3] pages; volume 2: [4], 156 pages; volume 3: [4], 192, [4] pages. Publisher's advertisements on 2 unnumbered pages at end of volume 1 and 2 unnumbered pages at the end of volume 3.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Tropes

Subjects

  • Frankenstein, victor
  • Frankenstein's monster
  • Shelley, mary wollstonecraft , 1797-1851
  • Scientists
  • Monsters
  • Medicine in literature
  • Science in literature
  • Frankestein, Personaje ficticio
  • Frankestein, Personaje ficticio--novela
  • Científicos
  • Científicos--novela
  • Monstruos
  • Monstruos--novela
  • Women and literature--history
  • Women and literature--england--history--19th century
  • Horror tales, english--history and criticism

Quick answers

Who wrote Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus (1818 text)?

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus (1818 text) was written by Mary Shelley and first published in 1818.

What genre is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus (1818 text)?

It is usually shelved as Gothic Fiction, Horror, Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

How long is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus (1818 text)?

The median edition has 261 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

Is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus (1818 text) free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

What books are similar to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus (1818 text)?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Invisible Man and Dracula.

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