Frankenstein

Mary Shelley began writing Frankenstein at just eighteen. Blending Gothic horror, romance, and science fiction, the novel follows Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist obsessed with creating life. He assembles a being from stolen body parts, but horrified by its appearance, he abandons it. Isolated and rejected, the creature turns vengeful, unleashing tragedy. An instant bestseller, Frankenstein raises timeless questions about humanity, responsibility, and the dangers of pushing the limits of science—questions still relevant in today's world of genetic engineering and bioethics.