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Frankenstein

By Mary Shelley

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| Hardcover | 9780312227623

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This revision of a widely adopted critical edition presents the 1831 text of Mary Shelley's English Romantic novel along with critical essays that introduce students to Frankenstein from contemporary psychoanalytic, Marxist, feminist, gender, and cultural studies perspectives. An additional essay deContinue

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I read this for a modern novel English class in College. This is actually a great story - much better (and very different!) from any movie rendition I have seen. There is a whole other side to the story of the "monster" and this is pretty much an essential read of classic fiction.

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Don't be put off by the Frankenstein of popular culture; this book is a thoughtful exploration of humanity, science, and society.

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― Victor B said on Feb 25, 2009 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

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