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Frankenstein & St Irvyne - Two Gothic Novels by The Shelleys - cover

Frankenstein & St Irvyne - Two Gothic Novels by The Shelleys

Percy Bysshe Shelley, Mary Shelley

Publisher: e-artnow

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Summary

"Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus" tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a grotesque, sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Frankenstein is infused with elements of the Gothic novel and the Romantic movement. At the same time, it is an early example of science fiction. It has had a considerable influence in literature and popular culture and spawned a complete genre of horror stories, films and plays.
"St. Irvyne; or, The Rosicrucian" is a Gothic horror novel which retells the destiny of Wolfstein, a solitary wanderer and a disillusioned outcast from society who seeks to kill himself. After he is saved by the monks, he encounters Ginotti, an alchemist of the Rosicrucian, or Rose Cross Order who seeks to impart the secret of immortality.
Available since: 10/22/2018.
Print length: 299 pages.

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