In "Frankenstein," Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist, becomes obsessed with the idea of creating life. Through his groundbreaking experiments, he assembles a creature from body parts and brings it to life. However, horrified by his own creation, Victor abandons the being, leading to tragic consequences. The Creature, rejected by society and seeking companionship, turns vengeful when faced with isolation. This classic tale explores themes of ambition, the quest for knowledge, and the moral implications of playing God, ultimately highlighting the profound effects of rejection and the consequences of man's hubris. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Monster, Monster Chronicles .
There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Lerner Publishing Group .
Stephen Krensky has published over 100 fiction and nonfiction books for children.
This book contains the following story:
Frankenstein
Also known by "the Modern Prometheus", Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a strange story. Victor Frankenstein creates a monster which he then abandons. His Monster is therefore forced to cope alone, and in a world that values beauty finds that he is hated. Unsurprisingly the Monster gets cross and seeks revenge on his maker, causing all manner of trouble.