Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus, is a classic novel by Mary Shelley, first published in 1818. It explores the dangers of ambition and the consequences of playing God. The story follows Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a grotesque creature from dead body parts, only to reject it. The creature then seeks revenge on his creator and everyone he loves. Shelley's Frankenstein is a thrilling and suspenseful story that examines the human condition and the moral dilemma of technological progress.