Frankenstein, Mary Shelly
Frankenstein, Mary Shelly
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Frankenstein
Full Cast Drama

Author: Mary Shelly

Narrator: Geoffrey Giuliano, The Bell

Unabridged: 9 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/18/2024

Categories: Fiction, Classic, Horror


Synopsis

"Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley is a timeless masterpiece that delves deep into the realms of human ambition, morality, and the consequences of unchecked scientific pursuit. Set in the backdrop of 18th-century Europe, the novel follows Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist consumed by his obsession to unlock the secrets of life itself. Through his relentless experimentation, he creates a creature, stitched together from various body parts, only to recoil in horror at his own creation. What ensues is a harrowing tale of abandonment, revenge, and existential questioning as the creature, rejected by its creator and society alike, grapples with its own identity and purpose in a world that shuns it.
Shelley's narrative not only explores the ethical implications of playing god but also delves into themes of loneliness, acceptance, and the search for belonging. Through the intertwined narratives of Victor and his creation, the novel challenges readers to contemplate the boundaries of humanity and the moral responsibilities that come with scientific advancement. "Frankenstein" stands as a cautionary tale, warning against the dangers of hubris and the unforeseen consequences of tampering with the natural order, leaving readers to ponder the enduring question: who is the real monster?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sean Barrs on August 26, 2022

3rd Review - August 2022 I read Frankenstein for a sixth time this week. Although it is one of my favourite novels, and in my opinion one of the finest pieces of fiction ever written, I find myself with a new appreciation of the text every time I come to it. A large proportion of one of my PhD cha......more

Goodreads review by Federico on March 26, 2023

Some monsters are not born, they are created by the cruelty around them. Victor Frankenstein is a scientist and alchemist obsessed with creating life. Neglecting his betrothed, friends and even himself, he devotes all energy and efforts to the construction of his Creation, an unspeakable thing for......more

Goodreads review by emma on July 25, 2024

Don’t get why everyone spends so much time talking about “the theme of science versus nature” and how this is “the world’s first science fiction novel” when clearly this is the world’s pre-eminent text on the subject of the dire consequences of procrastination. But whatever. This book rules. First off,......more

Goodreads review by Kat on July 11, 2022

Victor Frankenstein Chill The Fuck Out Challenge......more

Goodreads review by Leonard on June 22, 2021

Mary Wollstonecraft, a teenager, was spending a vacation in Switzerland with her fiancé, Percy Shelley, their mutual friend, Lord Byron, and a few other people. Was the weather gloomy that summer of 1816? Were the companions bored to death? One evening, they challenged each other into writing the sc......more