Description |
160 p. ; 23 cm. |
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Greenhaven Press literary companion to British literature
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 150-152) and index. |
Contents |
The story, its conception, and the sources of its ideas -- Social and psychological themes in Frankenstein -- Stage and film adaptations of Frankenstein. |
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Story of Frankenstein / Leslie Halliwell -- How the author conceived the basic premise / Mary Shelley -- Frankenstein's exploitation of the prometheus myths / M. K. Joseph -- Monster Modeled on Milton's Adam / Christopher Small -- Frankenstein explores the destructive potential of science / Elizabeth Nithie -- Society unfairly associates physical deformity with monstrosity / Judith Halberstam -- Abandonment and lack of proper nurture shape the Monster's Nature / Anne K. Mellor -- Victor and his creation struggle with gender identity / William Patrick Day -- Tampering in God's domain / Timothy J. Madigan -- Frankenstein's self-centerdeness leads inevitably to self-destruction / Arthur Paul Patterson -- Stage shows inspired by Frankenstein / Donald F. Glut -- Transferring the novel's gothic sensibilities to the screen / Wheeler Winston Dixon -- 1931 film makes Frankenstein a cultural icon / David J. Skal -- Hammer's Frankenstein cycle emphasizes both old and new themes / Peter Hutchings. |
Subject |
Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851. Frankenstein.
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Science fiction, English -- History and criticism.
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Horror tales, English -- History and criticism.
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Frankenstein (Fictitious character)
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Scientists in literature.
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Monsters in literature.
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Added Author |
Nardo, Don, 1947-
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Added Title |
Frankenstein |
ISBN |
0737701838 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper) |
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073770182X (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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