Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a groundbreaking Gothic novel that tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a living being from dead matter. Horrified by his own creation, he abandons it, setting off a tragic chain of events as the lonely and misunderstood Creature seeks companionship and revenge. Exploring themes of ambition, isolation, responsibility, and the limits of human knowledge, the novel raises enduring questions about creation, morality, and what it means to be human.
