Frankenstein (1831)
— Prelum Classicum Edition
A masterpiece of creation, conscience, and consequence.
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein still crackles with urgency: a young scientist defies limits, a sentient being demands recognition, and both are undone by pride and neglect. As Halloween approaches, there’s no finer companion for a long, lamplit evening.
About the Series
Prelum Classicum publishes revitalised classics—clean texts, elegant design, and light context that invites modern readers back into timeless works.
Why the 1831 Edition?
We chose the 1831 text—the version Shelley personally revised—because it’s the most widely read and taught, includes her reflective Introduction on the tale’s origin, and sharpens themes of fate, responsibility, and moral imagination. It’s historically significant and ideal for first-time and returning readers alike.
What You’ll Find Here
- Clean, readable text of the 1831 edition
- Brief historical framing to situate the novel and its afterlife
- Light notes/glossary for archaic terms and allusions
- Discussion prompts for book clubs and classrooms
This is Project No. 2 in our Philanagnostes Edition set—chosen for its enduring power and seasonal resonance.
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Coming soon: retail links and launch details.
