Frankenstein — Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

A timeless tale of creation, ambition, and the dangers of unchecked knowledge.

Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist, dares to unlock the secret of life itself. But when his experiment succeeds, he recoils in horror at the being he has made—a creature both powerful and misunderstood. Abandoned and shunned, the Creature turns from innocence to vengeance, setting in motion a tragic spiral of pursuit and destruction that spans from the universities of Europe to the frozen wastes of the Arctic.

First published in 1818, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is often hailed as the first true work of science fiction. More than just a gothic horror story, it is a profound meditation on human responsibility, isolation, and the thin line between genius and hubris. This classic novel continues to speak to readers today, raising urgent questions about science, morality, and what it means to be human.