Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus

The concept and the first episodes of the novel "Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus" (1818) arose as an improvisation on a given theme – the composition of scary stories, initiated by Lord Byron at the Swiss villa Diodati in the summer of 1816, and the image of the creature, created by the main character, appeared to the author – eighteen-year-old Englishwoman Mary Shelley – in a nightmarish vision. However, despite the young age of the budding writer and the almost random circumstances of the book's creation, "Frankenstein" was destined to become an event in national and world literature. A classic of science fiction prose, a masterpiece of romantic gothic, an original philosophical novel, a source of iconic images of modern cultural mythology – this is far from a complete list of common definitions of this impressive literary debut. The tragic plot, imagined by the author, spawned numerous imitations, adaptations, and sequels – in prose, drama, theater, and, of course, cinema. This is a frightening and dark story about a brilliant scientist and his terrible creation. Victor Frankenstein deciphered the mystery of the origin of life and learned to animate lifeless matter. He dreamed of conquering death and created a monster from parts of corpses. However, the desire for fame and recognition led to horrifyingly tragic consequences...