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Frankenstein, Or, the Modern Prometheus
The 1818 Text
Book Summary
A young Swiss scientist's discovery of the cause of generation leads to the creation of a hideous monster
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This book is about:
- Frankenstein's monster (Fictitious character),
- Frankenstein, Victor (Fictitious character),
- Monsters,
- Horror tales,
- Scientists,
- Science fiction,
- Fiction
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