Frankenstein

He built a man—and unleashed a monster. In Frankenstein, Mary Shelley delivers a haunting tale of ambition, isolation, and the limits of scientific exploration. When Victor Frankenstein dares to play god and animates lifeless matter, he sets in motion a chain of tragedy, reflection, and horror that still captivates readers two centuries later. Widely regarded as the first true science fiction novel, Frankenstein is both a chilling Gothic tale and a profound exploration of what it means to be human.