Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is a Gothic novel by Mary Shelley, first published in 1818.
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Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist driven by a desire to discover the secrets of life, creates a living being through an experiment.
When Victor sees what he has brought into existence, he is horrified and abandons the Creature.
Alone and rejected by society, the Creature gradually learns about the human world. He observes people, learns their language, and begins to understand human relationships. His experiences also teach him that he is viewed as an outsider.
The Creature eventually confronts Victor and asks him to create a companion so that he will no longer be alone.
Victor initially agrees, but later destroys the unfinished second creature. This decision sets the two on a path of revenge, tragedy, and pursuit.
The story explores creation, responsibility, isolation, ambition, and the relationship between a creator and his creation.
