Frankenstein

Frankenstein, authored by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley and first published in 1818, tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, who embarks on a quest to create life and brings forth a powerful being. However, his rejection of the creature leads to tragic consequences, including the death of his brother William. Serving as a cautionary tale about the dangers of humanity's ambition during the Industrial Revolution, the novel illustrates the perils of "over-reaching" and has left a lasting impact on literature and popular culture, giving rise to the "mad-scientist" genre.