Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:theater
gptkb:television
gptkb:film
gptkbp:author gptkb:Mary_Shelley
gptkbp:character_development Frankenstein's monster's quest for acceptance
Victor Frankenstein's obsession
gptkbp:conflict man vs. society
man vs. monster
man vs. self
gptkbp:critical_reception initially anonymous
later editions credited Mary Shelley
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:popular_culture
gptkbp:film_editing gptkb:Frankenstein_(1931)
gptkb:Bride_of_Frankenstein_(1935)
gptkb:Frankenstein_(1994)
gptkb:Victor_Frankenstein_(2015)
Young Frankenstein (1974)
gptkbp:genre Gothic fiction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus
gptkbp:influence gptkb:science_fiction
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Neil_Gaiman
gptkb:H._G._Wells
gptkb:Stephen_King
gptkb:Philip_K._Dick
gptkb:Clive_Barker
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:horror_genre
Romantic literature
scientific exploration
ethical questions in science
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy inspired numerous adaptations and reinterpretations
considered one of the first science fiction novels
explored themes of isolation and alienation
influenced discussions on bioethics
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Victor_Frankenstein
gptkb:Frankenstein's_monster
gptkbp:narrative_style epistolary
gptkbp:notable_quote I ought to be thy Adam; but I am rather the fallen angel.
Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.
You are my creator, but I am your master.
The world was to me a secret which I desired to divine.
gptkbp:published 1818
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:Perkin_Warbeck
gptkb:Lodore
gptkb:Mathilda
gptkb:The_Last_Man
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Europe
gptkbp:symbolism the pursuit of knowledge
light and fire
the creature as a reflection of humanity
gptkbp:theme creation and responsibility
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Frankenstein
gptkb:Mary_Shelley
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