| Description |
387 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
A monster assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies develops a mind of his own as he learns to loathe himself and hate his creator, in an annotated edition that offers insights into Shelley's literary and social worlds. |
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This annotated edition offers insights into Shelley's literary and social worlds, and shows how she developed the story of a monster assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies. The monster develops a mind of his own as he learns to loathe himself and hate his creator. The commentary places her work into a fresh light, deepening the readers' understanding of the novel and the Romantic Era in which it was created. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Texts and authorship -- Frankenstein; or, The modern Prometheus, 1818 : Volume I. Preface/Walton's letters/Chapters I-VII ; Volume II. Chapters I-IX ; Volume III. Chapters I-VII -- Frankenstein; or, The modern Prometheus, 1831: Editors' introduction ; Mary Shelley's introduction ; Sample of revised passages -- Timelines. |
| Subject |
Frankenstein, Victor (Fictitious character) -- Fiction.
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Frankenstein's Monster (Fictitious character) -- Fiction.
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Scientists -- Fiction.
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| Added Author |
Wolfson, Susan J., 1948-
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Levao, Ronald.
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| ISBN |
9780674055520 (alk. paper) |
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0674055527 |
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