Frankenstein (The Complete Uncensored 1818 Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Gothic Classic - considered to be one of the earliest examples of Science FictionBy Mary Shelley
Length9h 35m
About this audiobook
Frankenstein (The Complete Uncensored 1818 Edition) presents Mary Shelley's original vision of scientific ambition, moral responsibility, and human isolation with a starkness later revisions partly softened. Framed through letters and nested narratives, the novel fuses Gothic terror, Romantic speculation, and philosophical inquiry, asking what obligations bind creator to creation. Its austere prose and shifting sympathies make the "monster" not merely an object of horror, but one of literature's most eloquent figures of exile. Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein as a remarkably young author shaped by radical intellectual circles, the legacy of her parents Mary Wollstonecraft and William Godwin, and the charged atmosphere of Romantic Europe. Composed in the aftermath of personal loss and amid debates about galvanism, materialism, and the limits of Enlightenment science, the novel reflects both private anguish and public controversy. The 1818 text preserves the boldness of Shelley's earliest conception. This edition is indispensable for readers seeking the novel before Victorian moral recalibration altered its emphases. It is recommended to students of Gothic fiction, Romantic literature, science and ethics, and anyone drawn to works that unite narrative suspense with profound questions about sympathy, responsibility, and the making of modern humanity.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Horror
Length9 hrs 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 2, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Frankenstein (The Complete Uncensored 1818 Edition) (Annotated)
21CHAPTER TWO
2Introduction
22CHAPTER THREE
3Synopsis
23CHAPTER FOUR
4Historical Context
24CHAPTER FIVE
5Author Biography
25CHAPTER SIX
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6PREFACE
26CHAPTER SEVEN
7VOLUME ONE
27CHAPTER EIGHT
8LETTER ONE
28CHAPTER NINE
9LETTER TWO
29VOLUME THREE
10LETTER THREE
30CHAPTER ONE
11LETTER FOUR
31CHAPTER TWO
12CHAPTER ONE
32CHAPTER THREE
13CHAPTER TWO
33CHAPTER FOUR
14CHAPTER THREE
34CHAPTER FIVE
15CHAPTER FOUR
35CHAPTER SIX
16CHAPTER FIVE
36CHAPTER SEVEN
17CHAPTER SIX
37WALTON IN CONTINUATION
18CHAPTER SEVEN
38Analysis
19VOLUME TWO
39Reflection
20CHAPTER ONE
40Memorable Quotes
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