Frankenstein was first published in 1818. This revised edition was first published in 1831." Mary Shelley's groundbreaking gothic novel tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sentient creature through scientific experimentation. This tale of ambition, responsibility, and the consequences of playing God remains one of literature's most enduring explorations of science, ethics, and what it means to be human.

Why We Picked It: Because Shelley didn't just write the first science fiction novel, she created a timeless meditation on the dangers of unchecked ambition and the responsibilities that come with creation. Her prescient warnings about scientific ethics feel more relevant than ever in our age of genetic engineering and artificial intelligence.

Details: • Author: Mary Shelley • Introduction by: Jeanette Winterson • Publisher: Vintage • Format: Paperback • Street Date: September 30, 2025 • Publication Date: September 30, 2025 • Series: Vintage Classics • Original Publication: 1818, revised 1831 • ISBN: 0307743314

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