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Frankenstein

or The Modern Prometheus

(48)

| Mass Market Paperback | 9780140623321

Contains the version of the story unedited by Mary Shelley's husband.

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― Highgeekery said on Jun 23, 2009 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

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Narrative within a Narrative

Mary Shelley did a good job writing a narrative within a narrative - beginning with a letter (which is an interesting way to start a story in first person) - and continuing with the monster's perspective. Her writing brought me back in time. What amazed me also was the work that she and her husband, ... (continue)

Mary Shelley did a good job writing a narrative within a narrative - beginning with a letter (which is an interesting way to start a story in first person) - and continuing with the monster's perspective. Her writing brought me back in time. What amazed me also was the work that she and her husband, Percy Shelly, shared. Also, her references to Milton's "Paradise Lost" gave me an interest in looking at his work as well.

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― Derpad said on Dec 7, 2007 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

Shelley's monster in this book is an excellent surprise to meet, as opposed to the bastardized version the villian portrayed in current pop culture. Her creation is worlds more terrifying than the glorified zombie we see lumbering around today.

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― Bossdog said on Aug 8, 2007 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback