The conflict of too much knowledge is exemplified in Mary Shelly's, "Frankenstein." Victor Frankenstein has made it his life goal to find out the secret to the creation of life, but in doing so, he he also end the lives of many of his loved ones, including his wife and best friend.His discovery and creation has caused the deaths of many people. This was a more radical affect of humanities search for knowledge.
Mary Shelly's book also parallels the life of Dr. frankenstein