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"Life and death appeared to me ideal bounds, which I should first break through, and pour a torrent of light
| An 1831 illustration by Theodor von Holst | |
| Position | Scientist, Chemist |
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| Age | Unknown |
| Status | Deceased |
| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Unknown |
into our dark world." — Victor Frankenstein'
Victor Frankenstein is the main character of Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein, or the modern Prometheus, and is the creator of The Monster.
Life[]
History[]
Victor Frankenstein was born in Naples (according to the 1831 addition), but was raised in Geneva. He was raised with his two brothers, Ernest and William Frankenstein, his friend, Henry Clerval, and his cousin, Elizabeth Lavenza. Elizebeth moved in with the Frankenstein Family when Victor was 4 years old. As a boy, Frankenstein becomes intrested in the works of alchemists such as Cornelius Agrippa, Paracelsus, and Albertus Magnus. His father points out that the works are outdated, but he continues to read them nonetheless.
Adult Life[]
As a young adult, Frankenstein
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Note: This article is about the fictional character who built Frankenstein's Monster, whatever name he is known by in any adaptation. "Henry Frankenstein", "Dr. Frankenstein", and "Doctor Frankenstein," all redirect here.
For the 2015 film named after the character, seeVictor Frankenstein (2015).
Victor Frankenstein is the main character in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus. He is an Italian-Swiss scientist living in Bavaria, Germany, in the 1790s. After studying chemical processes and the decay of living beings, gains an insight into the creation of life and gives life to his own creature, often referred to as Frankenstein's Monster, or often simply "Frankenstein". Victor later regrets meddling with nature through his creation, as he inadvertently endangers his own life, as well as the lives of his family and friends, when the creature seeks revenge against him. Some aspects of the character are believed to have been inspired by 17th century alchemist Johann Conrad Dippel, who was born in Castle Frankenstein. His surname may also be a
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Frankenstein
1818 novel by Mary Shelley
This article is about the novel by Mary Shelley. For the Monster, see Frankenstein's monster.
For other uses, see Frankenstein (disambiguation).
Volume I, first edition | |
| Author | Mary Shelley |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Gothic novel, horror fiction, science fiction[1] |
| Set in | England, Ireland, Italy, France, Scotland, Old Swiss Confederacy, Russian Empire, Holy Roman Empire; late 18th century |
| Published | 1 January 1818; 207 years ago (1818-01-01) |
| Publisher | Lackington, Hughes, Harding, Mavor & Jones |
| Publication place | England |
| Pages | 280 |
Dewey Decimal | 823.7 |
| LC Class | PR5397 .F7 |
| Preceded by | History of a Six Weeks' Tour |
| Followed by | Valperga |
| Text | Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus at Wikisource |
Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is an 1818 Gothic novel written by English author Mary Shelley. Frankenstein tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapientcreature in an unorthodox
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