The acclaimed gothic sci-fi novel by Mary Shelley, now restored from the original 1818 text and with an additional modern English translation by editor Aldwin Grey.

Celebrated as a masterpiece of "original genius," Mary Shelley's groundbreaking 1818 novel Frankenstein gave rise to the sci-fi genre and inspired countless works of horror. While later editions of the book introduced significant changes to the narrative and themes, most scholars and readers now consider the 1818 text to be the superior version for its sharper, bolder telling of the story. This all-new publication features the complete unabridged text, meticulously reproduced from page scans of the 1818 first-edition book. Each page was verified word by word and mark by mark, then corrected for typos to make for a clean reading experience.

In addition to the original text, this publication also features a modern English translation of the story by editor Aldwin Grey. Retold with finesse and rigor, his contemporary translations enable readers to enjoy the classics in a fresh, clear voice. They can also be used as study guides or references alongside the original works.

This special edition of Frankenstein includes:

• An all-new reproduction of Mary Shelley's 1818 first-edition text

• Restored passages missing from later publications of the book

• Shelley's own epigraph and preface

• Design elements and layout that mimic the original book

• A new modern English translation by editor Aldwin Grey

IN THE LATE 1700s, a daring seaman is at the north of the globe when he sees a huge figure cross the ice. The next day a half-frozen man drifts forth from the fog. This stranger, a brilliant Swiss scientist, proceeds to tell his tale, which begins with a boy in pursuit of knowledge and ends with a man on the brink of madness. At its core lies a great secret: the ability to give life to lifeless matter. But in its shadows, there may yet be two yellow eyes watching in wait of a promise.

Original
"How can I move thee? Will no entreaties cause thee to turn a favourable eye upon thy creature, who implores thy goodness and compassion? Believe me, Frankenstein: I was benevolent; my soul glowed with love and humanity: but am I not alone, miserably alone?"
The Grey Translation
How can I move you? Will nothing cause you to turn a favorable eye on your creature, who asks for your compassion? Believe me, Frankenstein, I was good. My soul glowed with love and humanity. But am I not alone?

"[An] extraordinary tale."
-- Sir Walter Scott

"Grey preserves the heart of [a] story but replaces its dense, archaic language with his own sparse and easy-to-read style."
-- Amazon Customer

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