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Frankenstein

Frankenstein

General Fiction

(english) Mary Shelley

74K0

It tells the story of the protagonist Frankenstein, a biologist who is passionate about the origin of life. He tries to build a huge human body from various parts of corpses. When the monster finally gained life and opened his eyes, Frankenstein was so frightened by his ferocious appearance that he abandoned him and ran away. However, the monster pursued him and asked Frankenstein for a female companion, warmth and friendship; what followed was a series of strange suspense cases. "Frankenstein" is the first true science fiction novel in the history of literature. It is also the most well-known work of 19th-century British female writer Mary Shelley. The image of Frankenstein is a household name. Since its release, "Frankenstein" has been translated into more than 100 languages, and has been adapted into dozens of stage plays and movies. "Silver Rocket Youth Science Fiction Series" is a set of classic science fiction books for children and adolescents. The 8 works included are all representative works of well-known domestic and foreign science fiction writers. They not only contain the scientific and imaginative characteristics of science fiction novels, but also contain a strong literary flavor. The protagonist's wisdom, bravery, and enterprising spirit can leave a deep impression and space for thinking on children. This series involves four classic science fiction themes: planetary crisis, biochemical experiments, non-human life, and time travel.

Frankenstein (translated Classic)

(english) Mary Shelley

158K02

A pioneering work by Mary Shelley, the "Mother of Science Fiction", newly revised translation in 2020. Frankenstein was a biologist who was passionate about the origin of life. He frequently haunted the charnel house with a criminal mentality, trying to piece together a giant human body from the parts of different corpses. When the monster finally came to life and opened his eyes, Frankenstein was so frightened by his ferocious appearance that he abandoned him and ran away. However, he pursued Frankenstein in pursuit of a female companion, warmth and friendship: What followed was a series of bizarre suspense and murder cases.

Frankenstein

Frankenstein

General Fiction

(english) Mary Shelley

67K0

"Frankenstein" was published in 1818 and was also translated as "Frankenstein". "Frankenstein" tells the story of Frankenstein, a young scientist who thirsts for knowledge and honor and discovers the technology to resurrect the dead and create humans. He obtained different human organs and tissues from morgues and other places, assembled them into a human body, and used lightning to bring it to life. The giant is kind in nature, yearns for beauty, and longs for love and friendship. However, because of his ugly appearance, he is regarded as a monster, encounters obstacles in real life, and is abandoned. He tracked the monster to the North Pole, where he died of illness after being tortured. The giant finally jumped into the waves.