FRANKENSTEIN (Legend Classics) Paperback

A brilliant young scientist plays God by creating life from the dead, only to unleash a terrifying monster upon the world.

Driven by an obsession to conquer death, Victor Frankenstein spends months secretly gathering body parts from graves and slaughterhouses to construct a living creature. But the moment his creation opens its watery yellow eyes, Victor is consumed by horror and flees in terror. Abandoned and alone, the creature learns to speak and navigate human cruelty, turning its sorrow into a vengeful quest to destroy everything its creator loves. This foundational sci-fi horror masterpiece has been adapted into dozens of iconic films and theatrical stage plays worldwide.

➤ Highlights

• Forbidden Experiment: Victor stitches together stolen corpses to breathe life into the dead.
• Instant Regret: Horrified by his grotesque creation, Victor flees and abandons the creature.
• Revenge of the Abandoned: The creature learns hatred and seeks vengeance against its creator.
• Tragic Monster: The monster's deep loneliness and eloquence evoke unexpected sympathy.
• Silver Screen Icon: The story is universally famous through numerous legendary cinematic adaptations.