Frankenstein

"Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus" is a novel written by English author Mary Shelley. First published in 1818, the book tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Shelley started writing the story when she was 18, and the first edition was published anonymously in London on 1 January 1818, when she was 20. Her name first appeared on the second edition, published in France in 1823.

The novel is a combination of Gothic horror and science fiction that explores themes of ambition, the quest for knowledge, the moral implications of scientific advancement, and the human condition. It is structured as a frame story told from the perspective of Captain Robert Walton, who writes letters to his sister. Walton's narrative includes the story of Victor Frankenstein and his monstrous creation.

In this page, there will be Modern Translations of the 200 year old text. 

If you would like to view the original book, click the link below. Use the table of contents to switch between chapters for a more modern and in-depth version.