Summary of Frankenstein
Victor Frankenstein, a young Swiss scientist, creates a living being from the limps of dead bodies. However, the creatureâs ugly outward appearance causes fear and hatred in people. This rejection turns it into a vengeful monster seeking retribution against its creator and humanity.
Reasons to read Frankenstein
âFrankenstein or The Modern Prometheusâ is a classic Gothic novel from the early 19th century about a scientific experiment gone wrong. It addresses themes such as human hubris, the dangers of science, and the significance of outward appearance. Two hundred years after its first publication, âFrankensteinâ remains one of the most influential and popular novels in English literature. Mary Shelley wrote the first version of her novel at the age of 18 while holidaying with her future husband, Percy Shelley, at Lord Byronâs Villa Diodati by Lake Geneva during the rainy summer of 1816, known as the âyear without a summerâ.
Setting: Geneva (Switzerland), Ingolstadt (Germany), Orkney (Scotland), etc.
The action of the novel is mainly set in Switzerland, with Viktor Frankenstein residing in Geneva and encountering his creature on Mont Blanc. Other significant locations include the University of Ingolstadt in Germany, where Frankenstein brings his monster to life and the Scottish Orkney islands where he is forced to create a female companion for his monster.
Original title: Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus
Year of publication: 1818
Nr of pages: 288
