15 books
—
6 voters
Victor Frankenstein
Victor Frankenstein is the main character in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. He is an Italian-Swiss scientist (born in Naples, Italy) who, 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 colloquially referred to as 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 se
...more
“
She understood the genre constraints, the decencies were supposed to be observing. The morally cosy vision allows the embrace of monstrosity only as a reaction to suffering or as an act of rage against the Almighty. Vampire interviewee Louis is in despair at his brother’s death when he accepts Lestat’s offer. Frankenstein’s creature is driven to violence by the violence done to him. Even Lucifer’s rebellion emerges from the agony of injured price. The message is clear: By all means become an abo
...more
”
― The Last Werewolf
― The Last Werewolf
“
Be men, or be more than men. Be steady to your purposes and firm as a rock. This ice is not made of such stuff as your hearts may be; it is mutable and cannot withstand you if you say that it shall not.
”
― Frankenstein
― Frankenstein
This group is for books written from 1700-1939*. I created this group because there are so many …more
610 members,
last active 3 months ago
Hollywood Horror About Group Of Horror Lovers.
If you love horror literature, movies, and cult…more
9 members,
last active 6 years ago
This will be a discussion centered around our study of the novel Frankenstein: The Modern Promet…more
1 member,
last active 8 years ago
A group for everyone who enjoys the classic Hammer Horror films.
6 members,
last active one year ago
Tags
Tags contributing to this page include: victor-frankenstein and frankenstein
