Mary Shelley's seminal novel, Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus, delves into the ethical implications of scientific discovery and the profound consequences of unchecked ambition. This gothic masterpiece tells the harrowing tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but misguided scientist who creates a sentient creature in his laboratory. The novel explores themes of creation, abandonment, prejudice, and the nature of humanity, as the Creature seeks understanding and revenge from its creator. Shelley's work remains a powerful exploration of the human condition and the responsibilities that come with playing God, cementing its place as a literary classic that continues to resonate with readers centuries later.