Penguin Classics presents Mary Shelley's Frankenstein read by Richard Pasco, adapted for audio and now available as a digital download to celebrate the arrival of the Penguin English Library series. 'Never did I behold a vision so horrible as his face, of such loathsome, yet appalling hideousness'A twisted, upside-down creation myth, Mary Shelley's chilling Gothic tale lays bare the dark side of science, and the horror within us all. It tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, who plunders graveyards to create a new being from the bodies of the dead - but whose botched creature causes nothing but murder and destruction.Written after a nightmare when its author was only eighteen, Frankenstein gave birth to the modern science fiction novel.This tantalizing anthology provides entertainment for fans of all classic genres whether romance, adventure or thriller.Afforable, collectable, quality production-perfect for on-the-go listening.