Frankenstein is a novel written by Mary Shelley. It tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who becomes obsessed with creating life. Using grotesque methods, he constructs and animates a creature made from various body parts. However, upon seeing the monster he has brought to life, Victor is horrified and abandons it. The creature, left to fend for itself in a world that rejects it, seeks revenge on its creator. The novel delves into themes of ambition, responsibility, alienation, and the consequences of playing god. It is a haunting exploration of the human condition and the dangers of unchecked scientific experimentation.