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FRANKENSTEIN / CASTLE 1990
FRANKENSTEIN the castle ruins in 1990 Date: first published 1818
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1818 1990 Frankenstein Rocks Shelley Windows
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This evocative image of Frankenstein's castle ruins, as depicted in the 1990 print from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us to the heart of Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece first published in 1818. The hauntingly beautiful scene captures the essence of the novel's brooding atmosphere, as the once grand edifice lies in ruins, overtaken by nature. The castle, a symbol of the obsessive and tragic pursuit of life and knowledge, stands amidst a backdrop of craggy rocks and gnarled trees, their twisted limbs reaching out like bony fingers, as if to grasp the crumbling walls. The shattered windows, now veiled in ivy, once held the glimmer of hope and promise, but now offer only a glimpse into the dark recesses of the past. The novel's protagonist, Victor Frankenstein, having abandoned his creation, the infamous monster, the castle became a place of isolation and despair for the tormented scientist. The ruins serve as a reminder of the destructive consequences of unchecked ambition and the tragic consequences of playing God. This hauntingly beautiful print, with its intricate details and rich colors, invites us to explore the depths of Shelley's classic tale, and to ponder the timeless themes of creation, identity, and the consequences of human hubris.
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