Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus

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audio cd

English language

Published March 16, 2008 by Blackstone Audiobooks, Inc..

ISBN:
978-1-4332-1563-6
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OCLC Number:
213464858

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Ambitious young scientist Victor Frankenstein succeeds in creating a living being, then, horrified by his countenance, frightens him away. Wandering in search of companionship, the being is spurned by all and learns to hate and kill. In a confrontation with his maker, he threatens a rampage of destruction unless Frankenstein creates a mate for him.

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reviewed Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley

surprisingly enjoyable!

I thought this was going to be a more detailed version of the pop culture bit we always see: "it's alive!" etc. but that action doesn't even take place "on screen"; the story is much more about what a creator (parent, or god) owes those they create. I enjoyed it much more than I expected, and thought the writing was excellent.