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# Frankenstein: The 1818 Text (Penguin Classics)

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Review: Must-read! - A masterpiece and a must-read for any literature enthusiast. This edition preserves Mary Shelley’s original vision, offering a raw and thought-provoking exploration of humanity, ambition, and morality. The introduction and notes are incredibly insightful, enriching the reading experience with historical and literary context. The quality of the book itself is excellent, with a durable cover and clear, well-formatted text. Highly recommend for anyone looking to dive into one of the most iconic novels of all time
Review: Penguin Classics Edition Review - 1818 Version - I first read Frankenstein in my mid-twenties one-hundred years ago. I read the Bantam edition and I don't remember if that was the 1818 version or the 1831 revised version. It's fun to read the originally published version because I think it's the truest thing to Mary Shelley's original concept, before the backlash of critics when she then felt she had to alter some of the stories and add things to please the conservative minds that might have deemed many of her concepts as amoral. So this version by Penguin Classics stating which version it is is nice. On that note, I must say that I wish, and this is just a nit-picky thing, that Penguin Classics would up the size of their font just a little. With this new edition and new artwork on the cover, I was hoping to see a new and improved font size, but no. Or, if it is, it's still very small to me. Beyond the font size, I will say, that this version has a lot of wonderful extras to it. Not only does it come with Charlotte Gordon's introduction, but also an essay by Charles E. Robinson on how one should read a novel like Frankenstein (as it tackles many vast subjects), then there's Mary's Shelley's introduction to the 1831 version, excerpts from The King James Bible, Genisis and the Creation of Eve, a poem by Lord Byron, a letter from Mary Shelley, excerpts from Shelley's mother, Mary Wollstonecraft's book A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, and an entry from Shelley's diary. All in all, it's a wonderful addition to one of the greatest novels ever written! Do I wish that the font was more reader-friendly? Yes, but beyond that, it's a great deal for the price and it's a book that everyone should read at least once in their lifetime. The themes and story still hold up today. And the Penguin Classics edition has a lot of wonderful extra material for you to enjoy.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,059 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in British & Irish Horror #15 in Science Fiction Crime & Mystery #84 in Classic Literature & Fiction |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,132) |
| Dimensions  | 0.9 x 5 x 7.5 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 0143131842 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0143131847 |
| Item Weight  | 7.8 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 288 pages |
| Publication date  | January 16, 2018 |
| Publisher  | Penguin Classics |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must-read!
*by S***O on December 22, 2024*

A masterpiece and a must-read for any literature enthusiast. This edition preserves Mary Shelley’s original vision, offering a raw and thought-provoking exploration of humanity, ambition, and morality. The introduction and notes are incredibly insightful, enriching the reading experience with historical and literary context. The quality of the book itself is excellent, with a durable cover and clear, well-formatted text. Highly recommend for anyone looking to dive into one of the most iconic novels of all time

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Penguin Classics Edition Review - 1818 Version
*by M***A on February 28, 2021*

I first read Frankenstein in my mid-twenties one-hundred years ago. I read the Bantam edition and I don't remember if that was the 1818 version or the 1831 revised version. It's fun to read the originally published version because I think it's the truest thing to Mary Shelley's original concept, before the backlash of critics when she then felt she had to alter some of the stories and add things to please the conservative minds that might have deemed many of her concepts as amoral. So this version by Penguin Classics stating which version it is is nice. On that note, I must say that I wish, and this is just a nit-picky thing, that Penguin Classics would up the size of their font just a little. With this new edition and new artwork on the cover, I was hoping to see a new and improved font size, but no. Or, if it is, it's still very small to me. Beyond the font size, I will say, that this version has a lot of wonderful extras to it. Not only does it come with Charlotte Gordon's introduction, but also an essay by Charles E. Robinson on how one should read a novel like Frankenstein (as it tackles many vast subjects), then there's Mary's Shelley's introduction to the 1831 version, excerpts from The King James Bible, Genisis and the Creation of Eve, a poem by Lord Byron, a letter from Mary Shelley, excerpts from Shelley's mother, Mary Wollstonecraft's book A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, and an entry from Shelley's diary. All in all, it's a wonderful addition to one of the greatest novels ever written! Do I wish that the font was more reader-friendly? Yes, but beyond that, it's a great deal for the price and it's a book that everyone should read at least once in their lifetime. The themes and story still hold up today. And the Penguin Classics edition has a lot of wonderful extra material for you to enjoy.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Used for school. Nice price.
*by A***. on October 23, 2025*

Bought for school. Served its purpose. Good price.

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