{"product_id":"frankenstein-the-gothic-classic-9781907312588","title":"Frankenstein: The Gothic Classic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA twisted, upside-down creation myth that gave birth to the modern science fiction novel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrankenstein, \u003c\/i\u003e Mary Shelley's chilling Gothic tale, lays bare the dark side of science, and the horror within us all. Written after a nightmare Mary Shelley was only eighteen, this book gave birth to the modern science fiction novel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet against the backdrop of Europe in the late 18th century, \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e explores themes of scientific ethics, the nature of monstrosity, and the consequences of playing god. The book follows the ambitious scientist Victor Frankenstein who plunders graveyards to create a human-like creature from reanimated body parts, driven by his desire to overcome death and unlock the secrets of life. \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e is often considered a reflection of the cultural and scientific anxieties of the time, with the Industrial Revolution and advancements in science raising questions about the ethical boundaries of scientific exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDespite first being published in 1818, this novel remains relevant today, prompting discussions on the consequences of unchecked ambition and societal rejection of the \"other.\" This seminal work is perfect for fans of the Gothic and science fiction genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Shelley\u003c\/b\u003e (b. 1797) was an English novelist, short story writer, dramatist, essayist, biographer, and travel writer, best known for \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e or, \u003ci\u003eThe Modern Prometheus\u003c\/i\u003e. She also edited and promoted the works of her husband, the Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnne DeLong\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of English at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania, and has a PhD from Lehigh University. Her research interests include nineteenth-century British literature, the Gothic and feminist literary theory. She is co-editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Journal of Dracula Studies\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Butler-Bowdon\u003c\/b\u003e is series editor of the Capstone Classics series and has written introductions to \u003ci\u003ePlato's Republic\u003c\/i\u003e, Epictetus's \u003ci\u003eDiscourses\u003c\/i\u003e, Machiavelli's \u003ci\u003eThe Prince\u003c\/i\u003e, and Adam Smith's \u003ci\u003eWealth of Nations\u003c\/i\u003e. A graduate of the London School of Economics, he is also the author of \u003ci\u003e50 Philosophy Classics\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e50 Politics Classics\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003e50 Psychology Classics\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Capstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50903817519378,"sku":"9781907312588","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_26e11418-6e24-46a8-a6ae-0acf29995168.jpg?v=1738506361","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/frankenstein-the-gothic-classic-9781907312588","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}