Frankenstein or, the Modern Prometheus

The novel tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant and ambitious young scientist who, through an unorthodox scientific experiment, creates a living creature from dead body parts.

Horrified by his creation, Frankenstein abandons the monster, which then seeks revenge against its creator.

The story explores themes of life, death, man versus nature, and the consequences of playing God. The narrative is framed by the letters of Captain Robert Walton, who rescues Frankenstein from the Arctic and hears his tragic tale of obsession, guilt, and the pursuit of the monster to the icy desolation of the Arctic.