Mary W. Shelley

Charlotte Gordon

Charles E. Robinson

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For the bicentennial of its first publication, Mary Shelley’s original 1818 text, introduced by National Book Critics Circle award-winner Charlotte Gordon. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read 2018 marks the bicentennial of Mary Shelley’s seminal novel. For the first time, Penguin Classics will publish the original 1818 text, which preserves the hard-hitting and politically-charged aspects of Shelley’s original writing, as well as her unflinching wit and strong female voice. This edition also emphasizes Shelley’s relationship with her mother—trailblazing feminist Mary Wollstonecraft, who penned A Vindication of the Rights of Woman—and demonstrates her commitment to carrying forward her mother’s ideals, placing her in the context of a feminist legacy rather than the sole female in the company of male poets, including Percy Shelley and Lord Byron. This edition includes a new introduction and suggestions for further reading by National Book Critics Circle award-winner and Shelley expert Charlotte Gordon, literary excerpts and reviews selected by Gordon, and a chronology and essay by preeminent Shelley scholar Charles E. Robinson. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,800 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.

Frankenstein: the 1818 Text

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Mary Shelley

PangoBooks readers overwhelmingly consider this a timeless classic that delves into profound and thought-provoking themes. They appreciate the intricate character development, particularly the complex portrayals of Victor Frankenstein and the Creature, which evoke both sympathy and fear. While some readers find the prose verbose and the narrative structure challenging, they still acknowledge the novel's deep philosophical questions and its impact on literature and popular culture. The book's exploration of ethical dilemmas surrounding scientific responsibility resonates strongly, leaving readers with a lingering sense of unease and introspection. Despite some criticisms, many readers find it a compelling, unforgettable read that lives up to its reputation.

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Frankenstein 27

The 1818 Text

With an introduction from Haifaa al-Mansour, director of Mary Shelley.

There is something in my soul, which I do not understand.

Written by a teenage girl, Frankenstein is one of literature's greatest Gothic horror stories.

Now with a striking new cover, discover one of the books considered to be a pioneer of YA.

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Victor Frankenstein has made a terrible mistake. In his desperate pursuit to create life, he has created a monster.

A monster which, abandoned by his master and shunned by everyone it meets, follows Dr Frankenstein to the very ends of the earth with horror and murder in its recycled heart.

Shelly takes the reader on a journey through St Petersburg, to the beautiful Swiss Alps, to the desolate waste of the Arctic Circle, in a story that has sent a chill down the spines of generations.

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