Obsessionat de descobrir la causa de la generació i la vida i oferint l'animació a la matèria sense vida, Frankenstein ensambla un ésser humà de parts del cos robades. Al donar-li vida, ell retrocedeix amb horror. Atormentat per l'aïllament i la soledat, la criatura una vegada innocent es torna al mal i desencadena una campanya de venjança assassina contra el seu creador.
Mary Shelley
Mary Shelley was an English novelist, best known for her Gothic novel "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus," published in 1818. She was born in 1797 and was the daughter of political philosopher William Godwin and feminist Mary Wollstonecraft. Shelley's literary style is characterized by its exploration of existential themes, the consequences of scientific experimentation, and the complexities of human nature. "Frankenstein" is considered a seminal work of science fiction and has had a lasting impact on the genre, inspiring countless adaptations and interpretations. Shelley's other notable works include "The Last Man" and "Mathilda." Her contributions to literature have solidified her as one of the most important figures in the Gothic literary tradition.