Frankenstein

As one of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World', Mary Shelley's Gothic tale, Frankenstein, is a chilling masterpiece that has transcended literature and become a timeless myth. Written at the tender age of eighteen while living with her lover Percy Shelley on Lake Geneva, this tale of Victor Frankenstein's dangerous obsession with bringing life to the dead remains a classic work of horror fiction. The third edition of 1831, included in this volume, features all of Shelley's revisions to the story, as well as additional works by Lord Byron and Dr John Polidori. This enduring novel serves as a haunting exploration of the boundaries of human imagination and power, captivating readers since its debut.