Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus

«Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus» (1818) — a novel written by Mary Shelley at the age of 19, which has become one of the most famous sci-fi novels in the history of literature. The name of Frankenstein has long transcended the book, becoming the subject of numerous adaptations and imitations; the character seems to have outgrown himself. It is a terrifying, frightening story about the scientist Victor Frankenstein, who succeeds in uncovering the secret of the origin of life and creates a being that turns out to be a monster, grotesque, cruel, and insane. This creation will cost the creator dearly — in fact, the monster will destroy his entire life...