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Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus

Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus

By: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
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In Mary Shelleys groundbreaking tale, Victor Frankenstein unlocks the secrets of life by animating lifeless matter, resulting in the creation of a nameless creature. However, upon facing rejection and fear from humanity, the Monster embarks on a harrowing quest for vengeance against his creator. (Summary by Gesine) Note Originally cataloged on October 20, 2005, with audio files volume adjusted and re-uploaded on May 3, 2010.Copyright Science Fiction Collection Art Literary History & Criticism Science Fiction
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  • 22 - Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
    Sep 25 2025
    In Mary Shelleys groundbreaking tale, Victor Frankenstein unlocks the secrets of life by animating lifeless matter, resulting in the creation of a nameless creature. However, upon facing rejection and fear from humanity, the Monster embarks on a harrowing quest for vengeance against his creator. (Summary by Gesine) Note Originally cataloged on October 20, 2005, with audio files volume adjusted and re-uploaded on May 3, 2010.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 21 - Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
    Sep 25 2025
    In Mary Shelleys groundbreaking tale, Victor Frankenstein unlocks the secrets of life by animating lifeless matter, resulting in the creation of a nameless creature. However, upon facing rejection and fear from humanity, the Monster embarks on a harrowing quest for vengeance against his creator. (Summary by Gesine) Note Originally cataloged on October 20, 2005, with audio files volume adjusted and re-uploaded on May 3, 2010.
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    19 mins
  • 20 - Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
    Sep 25 2025
    In Mary Shelleys groundbreaking tale, Victor Frankenstein unlocks the secrets of life by animating lifeless matter, resulting in the creation of a nameless creature. However, upon facing rejection and fear from humanity, the Monster embarks on a harrowing quest for vengeance against his creator. (Summary by Gesine) Note Originally cataloged on October 20, 2005, with audio files volume adjusted and re-uploaded on May 3, 2010.
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    41 mins
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