Frankenstein; or, the modern prometheus

Frankenstein is the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist whose obsession with creating life leads him to build a creature from dead tissue — and then immediately abandon it in horror. What follows is a cat-and-mouse game between creator and creation that spans continents, as the creature seeks revenge for being brought into existence only to be rejected. It's surprisingly philosophical for a horror story, diving deep into questions about responsibility, what makes us human, and the dangers of unchecked ambition. The writing can feel dense and formal by today's standards, but the ideas hit hard — this isn't just about a monster, it's about what happens when we play god and then refuse to deal with the consequences.