# Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus

**Author:** Mary Shelley
**Tags:** Monsters, Frankenstein's monster (Fictitious character), Gothic fiction (Literary genre), Science fiction, Frankenstein, Victor (Fictitious character), Scientists, Horror tales
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**Added:** 10.07.2026
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## Description

Driven by ambition and a thirst for forbidden knowledge, young scientist Victor Frankenstein embarks on a perilous quest to unlock the very secrets of life. In his secluded laboratory, he stitches together a being from disparate parts, imbuing it with a spark of existence. But the creature that awakens is a grotesque parody of humanity, a being so hideous that its creator recoils in horror, abandoning his work to a world that will never accept it. Shunned and alone, the intelligent yet tormented creature seeks solace and understanding, only to be met with fear and prejudice. As the monster's suffering intensifies, so too does its desire for vengeance against the man who gave it life only to cast it aside. This seminal work delves into profound questions of creation, responsibility, and the perilous consequences of unchecked scientific hubris and societal rejection.