{"product_id":"frankenstein-the-original-1818-text-readers-library-classics","title":"Frankenstein the Original 1818 Text (Reader's Library Classics)","description":"If I cannot inspire love, I will cause fear!\n\nThe idea of a reanimated corpse was famously conceived by an 18 year old Mary Shelley on holiday with her future husband Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lord Byron near Lake Geneva, Switzerland. The three were tasked with writing a ghost story, which resulted in one of the most famous novels to come from the 19th century. Published anonymously in a three volume series, Frankenstein instantly set the standard for a true literary horror and its themes led many to believe it was the first true science fiction novel. In 1831 and after much pressure, Mary Shelley revised the text to be more fitting to contemporary standards. Presented here by Reader's Library Classics is the original 1818 text of Frankenstein.\n\nYoung scientist Victor Frankenstein, grief-stricken over the death of his mother, sets out in a series of laboratory experiments testing the ability to create life from non-living matter. Soon, his experiments progress further until he creates a humanoid creature eight feet tall. But as Frankenstein soon discovers, a successful experiment does not always equal a positive outcome.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1954839081\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1954839081.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Shelley, Mary|Shelley, Percy Bysshe\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41447216054330,"sku":"DBV.1954839081.G","price":6.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1954839081-0.jpg?v=1780728901","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/frankenstein-the-original-1818-text-readers-library-classics","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}