Frankenstein - The 'Uncensored' Original 1818 Edition (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The 1818 Gothic Science Fiction Classic of Creation, Isolation, and Forbidden KnowledgeBy Mary Shelley
Length9h 30m
About this audiobook
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, presented here in its original 1818 form, is a foundational work of Gothic fiction and philosophical science fiction. Its layered epistolary structure, grave Romantic diction, and shifting moral perspectives create a searching meditation on creation, responsibility, isolation, and the limits of Enlightenment ambition. Less softened than later revisions, the 1818 text preserves the novel's radical intensity, political resonance, and unsettling ambiguity. Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein as a remarkably young author amid the intellectual ferment of the Romantic circle, influenced by debates on galvanism, materialism, education, and revolutionary politics. The daughter of Mary Wollstonecraft and William Godwin, she inherited a profound concern with human perfectibility, social injustice, and moral accountability. Personal experiences of loss, displacement, and precarious maternity further deepen the novel's haunting treatment of birth, abandonment, and sympathy. This edition is essential for readers who wish to encounter Frankenstein at its most daring and philosophically provocative. Scholars, students, and general readers alike will find in the 1818 text not merely a horror classic, but a subtle, rigorous inquiry into what human beings owe to what they bring into existence.
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 30 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 10, 2013
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
20CHAPTER TWO
2Introduction
21CHAPTER THREE
3Synopsis
22CHAPTER FOUR
4Historical Context
23CHAPTER FIVE
5Author Biography
24CHAPTER SIX
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6Frankenstein - The 'Uncensored' Original 1818 Edition
25CHAPTER SEVEN
7PREFACE
26CHAPTER EIGHT
8LETTER ONE
27CHAPTER NINE
9LETTER TWO
28CHAPTER ONE
10LETTER THREE
29CHAPTER TWO
11LETTER FOUR
30CHAPTER THREE
12CHAPTER ONE
31CHAPTER FOUR
13CHAPTER TWO
32CHAPTER FIVE
14CHAPTER THREE
33CHAPTER SIX
15CHAPTER FOUR
34CHAPTER SEVEN
16CHAPTER FIVE
35WALTON IN CONTINUATION
17CHAPTER SIX
36Analysis
18CHAPTER SEVEN
37Reflection
19CHAPTER ONE
38Memorable Quotes
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