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One of the top classic books, frankenstein also titled the modern prometheus but now generally referred to as frankenstein was written by mary shelley and first published anonymously in 1818. Victor frankenstein, a scientist, discovers the secret of reanimating the dead. Nominated as one of americas bestloved novels by pbss the great american read now a penguin classics deluxe edition with an introduction by elizabeth kostova and cover art by ghost world creator daniel clowes, mary shelleys timeless gothic novel presents the epic battle. Read online frankenstein the 1818 text penguin classics and download frankenstein the 1818 text penguin classics book full in pdf formats. These books are published in australia and are out of here. See all books authored by penguin classics, including penguin classics. Frankenstein by mary wollstonecraft shelley frankenstein letter 1 to mrs. This book is downloadable in pdf, epub, kindle and txt format. You may deem me romantic, my dear sister, but i bitterly feel the want of a friend. Frankenstein by mary wollstonecraft shelley loyal books. Or, the modern prometheus penguin classics by shelley, mary j at. Mary shelleys frankenstein is one of the most influential and controversial novels of the nineteenth century.
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Penguin classics list of 100 classic books you must read. The title makes reference to one of the novels main characters, a scientist named victor frankenstein, who learns how to create life. A complete annotated listing of penguin classics and twentiethcentury classics, and penguin modern classics. Working from the earliest surviving draft of frankenstein, charles e. Part of a new sixvolume series of the best in classic horror, selected by. Frankenstein second edition norton critical editions pdf.
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