Frankenstein

In this gripping Penguin Classic, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein unfolds a harrowing tale of ambition and its consequences, narrated by Colin Salmon, known for his roles in popular films like Resident Evil. The story explores Victor Frankenstein's obsessive quest to create life, which leads him to graveyards and ultimately results in a monstrous being that seeks revenge. Set against the contrasting landscapes of the Swiss Alps and the Arctic, this iconic gothic horror highlights the dark side of scientific progress and the profound implications of isolation and despair. An introduction by Maurice Hindle further enriches this definitive recording of a literary masterpiece conceived when Shelley was just eighteen.