Frankenstein, Or, The Modern Prometheus
by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Marilyn Butler
This playlist captures the gothic and tragic essence of Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein" through a diverse collection of instrumental pieces that balance eerie, melancholic, and contemplative moods. Reflecting the novel’s themes of creation, isolation, and the haunting consequences of ambition, the tracks blend classical, cinematic, and experimental sounds to evoke the emotional complexity of both Victor Frankenstein and his monstrous creation. The selection’s variety and subtle intensity provide an immersive yet unobtrusive atmosphere ideal for focused reading in any environment.
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Track List
17 songs
Violin Concerto, Op. 15: III. Passacaglia. Andante lento (Un poco meno mosso) - Live
Benjamin Britten · Britten: Violin Concerto, Chamber Works
Symphony No. 10 in E Minor, Op. 93: II. Allegro
Dmitri Shostakovich · Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10
Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prélude
Johann Sebastian Bach · Bach: Cello Suites 1 & 2
The Godfather Waltz (Main Title) - From "The Godfather" Soundtrack
Nino Rota · Love Theme From "The Godfather" / The Godfather Waltz (Main Title)
Les jours tristes - Instrumental
Yann Tiersen · Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain (Bande originale du film)
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