The narrative structure of "Frankenstein". The Modern Prometheus and its effect

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The Gothic novel explores themes of creation, ambition, and the consequences of scientific exploration through the story of Victor Frankenstein and his monstrous creation. Written by Mary Shelley during a summer in Geneva with notable literary figures, the narrative emerged from a contest to craft horror stories, inspired by ghost tales and discussions on science and philosophy. Shelley, just nineteen at the time, combined elements of her era's intellectual debates with a haunting narrative, resulting in a groundbreaking work published anonymously in 1818.