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Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus (1818)

Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus (1818)

By: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
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Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is a novel written by the British author Mary Shelley. Shelley wrote the novel when she was 18 years old. The first edition was published anonymously in London in 1818, and this audiobook is read from that text. Shelley's name appeared on the revised third edition, published in 1831. The title of the novel refers to the scientist, Victor Frankenstein, who learns how to create life and creates a being in the likeness of man, but larger than average and more powerful. In modern popular culture, people have tended to refer to the Creature as "Frankenstein" (especially in films since 1931), despite this being the name of the scientist, and the creature being unnamed in the book itself. Frankenstein is a novel infused with elements of the Gothic novel and the Romantic movement. It was also a warning against the "over-reaching" of modern man and the Industrial Revolution, alluded to in the novel's subtitle, The Modern Prometheus. The story has had an influence across literature and popular culture and spawned a complete genre of horror stories and films. It is arguably considered the first fully-realised science fiction novel and raises many issues still relevant to today's society. (Summary from Wikipedia.org, adapted by Cori Samuel.)Copyright Horror Genre Art Biological Sciences Literary History & Criticism Science
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  • Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus (1818) - Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

    Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus (1818) - Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
    Aug 1 2026
    "Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley explores the profound consequences of man's quest for knowledge and the ethical dilemmas surrounding creation. The story delves into themes of ambition, isolation, and the struggle for acceptance, making it a timeless reflection on the human condition. As relevant today as it was in 1818, this classic raises important questions about scientific responsibility and the nature of humanity, prompting listeners to consider the moral implications of their own pursuits. Shelley's masterful narrative invites audiences to confront the darker sides of innovation and the quest for identity, ensuring its place in the literary canon remains secure.
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    8 hrs and 1 min
  • Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus 1818 - Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

    Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus 1818 - Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
    Jun 1 2026
    Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is a novel written by the British author Mary Shelley. Shelley wrote the novel when she was 18 years old. The first edition was published anonymously in London in 1818, and this audiobook is read from that text. Shelley's name appeared on the revised third edition, published in 1831. The title of the novel refers to the scientist, Victor Frankenstein, who learns how to create life and creates a being in the likeness of man, but larger than average and more powerful. In modern popular culture, people have tended to refer to the Creature as "Frankenstein" (especially in films since 1931), despite this being the name of the scientist, and the creature being unnamed in the book itself. Frankenstein is a novel infused with elements of the Gothic novel and the Romantic movement. It was also a warning against the "over-reaching" of modern man and the Industrial Revolution, alluded to in the novel's subtitle, The Modern Prometheus. The story has had an influence across literature and popular culture and spawned a complete genre of horror stories and films. It is arguably considered the first fully-realised science fiction novel and raises many issues still relevant to today's society. (Summary from Wikipedia.org, adapted by Cori Samuel.)
    Show More Show Less
    8 hrs and 1 min
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