Name: Frankenstein (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
SKU: 1900631
Price: 616.00 TWD
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Author: Shelley Mary
ISBN: 9780143105039

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Frankenstein (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Introduction by

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Publisher

Year

2007

Language

English

Pages

304

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.8x15x2.3 cm

Weight

0.33 kg.

ISBN

0143105035

ISBN13

9780143105039

Edition No.

Synopsis "Frankenstein (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) "

A deluxe edition of Mary Shelley's haunting adventure about ambition and modernity run amok. Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read Now a Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition with an introduction by Elizabeth Kostova and cover art by Ghost World creator Daniel Clowes, Mary Shelley's timeless gothic novel presents the epic battle between man and monster at its greatest literary pitch. In trying to create life, the young student Victor Frankenstein unleashes forces beyond his control, setting into motion a long and tragic chain of events that brings Victor to the very brink of madness. How he tries to destroy his creation, as it destroys everything Victor loves, is a powerful story of love, friendship, scientific hubris, and horror. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Mary Shelley

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Mary Shelley (1797-1851) Mary Shelley, born in London in (1797-1851), is the visionary author of Frankenstein, considered the first science fiction novel. Her life was marked by love, tragedy, and creativity. In addition to Frankenstein, she wrote works like The Last Man and Valperga, exploring themes such as ethics, loneliness. Her legacy transcends generations, inspiring debates on science and humanity. Discover in our bookstore her essential books and let yourself be captivated by the imagination and talent of one of the great figures of universal literature.

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