Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Obsessed with unlocking the secrets of life, brilliant scientist Victor Frankenstein succeeds in animating lifeless matter—only to recoil in horror at the monstrous being he has created. Abandoned and shunned, the Creature, intelligent and sensitive, seeks companionship and understanding. But as he is met with only fear and cruelty, his pain turns to rage, setting off a tragic chain of events that threatens to destroy creator and creation alike.

First published in 1818, Frankenstein is a haunting tale of ambition, responsibility, and the perilous pursuit of knowledge. Mary Shelley's timeless novel continues to provoke questions about humanity, ethics, and what it truly means to be a monster.