Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Literature. Part forty three.

                        Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelly.

Victor Frankenstein was the main character in the book. He was born in Italy. Also, Victor had parents and younger brothers. Character grew up in Switzerland and visited other countries.

When his mother died, Victor studied in Germany. Frankentein met teacher named Robert Walton.

Two years later Victor created a monster. He was afraid of this creature. Frankenstein was ill.

Main character wanted to forget about it. But monster killed his brother. It was a shock for Victor.

Creature and Frankenstein couldn't reach an agreement. Victor married Elizabeth Lavenza, but monster killed her, too.

Some time later character lost his father.

Robert Walton and Victor Frankenstein moved to the North Pole. On the way Victor died. Creature decided to committed suicide because very regretted about own deals.

This novel has parts of romanticism and science fiction. Book was translated to many languages. There are many movies and paintings about this story.

Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/de/image-photo/milan-italy-june-10-2017-frankenstein-658513897?src=jclP1DHymKYkOC6WVWDOMg-2-85

Milan, Italy - June 10, 2017: Frankenstein on american postage stamp

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