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Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley (1818 Edition)
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818 original edition)—the groundbreaking Gothic novel about scientist Victor Frankenstein who creates life, with tragic consequences. Written when Shelley was 18, this is the first edition text. Narrated by Cori Samuel with full subtitles and background music.
📖 About the Work
Frankenstein (1818) is a novel by Mary Shelley about Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who learns to create life and fashions a being larger and more powerful than an average human. The creature, abandoned by its creator and shunned by society, becomes increasingly bitter and vengeful. Often considered the first science fiction novel, Frankenstein blends Gothic horror with Romantic philosophy while warning against the dangers of unchecked scientific ambition—the "over-reaching" of modern humanity alluded to in its subtitle referencing Prometheus. The story explores themes of creation, responsibility, isolation, and what it means to be human, raising ethical questions still relevant today.
✍️ About Mary Shelley
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797–1851) was a British novelist who wrote Frankenstein at age 18 during the summer of 1816 while staying with Lord Byron in Switzerland. The daughter of philosopher William Godwin and feminist Mary Wollstonecraft, Shelley created a work that would spawn an entire genre of horror and science fiction. First published anonymously in 1818, the novel has profoundly influenced literature, film, and popular culture for over two centuries.
🎙️ Narration
Cori Samuel brings compelling narration to the original 1818 edition, with full on-screen subtitles and background music—perfect for Gothic literature fans, science fiction enthusiasts, and those exploring the origins of horror and sci-fi genres.
🎥 Watch on YouTube:
Experience this Gothic masterpiece with atmospheric visuals: youtube.com/c/Chillbooks
📘 At Chillbooks, we present fully subtitled audiobooks of classic literature, philosophy, and historical texts.
🔗 Follow Chillbooks:
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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818 original edition)—the groundbreaking Gothic novel about scientist Victor Frankenstein who creates life, with tragic consequences. Written when Shelley was 18, this is the first edition text. Narrated by Cori Samuel with full subtitles and background music.
📖 About the Work
Frankenstein (1818) is a novel by Mary Shelley about Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who learns to create life and fashions a being larger and more powerful than an average human. The creature, abandoned by its creator and shunned by society, becomes increasingly bitter and vengeful. Often considered the first science fiction novel, Frankenstein blends Gothic horror with Romantic philosophy while warning against the dangers of unchecked scientific ambition—the "over-reaching" of modern humanity alluded to in its subtitle referencing Prometheus. The story explores themes of creation, responsibility, isolation, and what it means to be human, raising ethical questions still relevant today.
✍️ About Mary Shelley
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797–1851) was a British novelist who wrote Frankenstein at age 18 during the summer of 1816 while staying with Lord Byron in Switzerland. The daughter of philosopher William Godwin and feminist Mary Wollstonecraft, Shelley created a work that would spawn an entire genre of horror and science fiction. First published anonymously in 1818, the novel has profoundly influenced literature, film, and popular culture for over two centuries.
🎙️ Narration
Cori Samuel brings compelling narration to the original 1818 edition, with full on-screen subtitles and background music—perfect for Gothic literature fans, science fiction enthusiasts, and those exploring the origins of horror and sci-fi genres.
🎥 Watch on YouTube:
Experience this Gothic masterpiece with atmospheric visuals: youtube.com/c/Chillbooks
📘 At Chillbooks, we present fully subtitled audiobooks of classic literature, philosophy, and historical texts.
🔗 Follow Chillbooks:
YouTube • All Links • Spotify • Instagram