Victor Frankenstein driven by the mad dream of creating his own creature, experiments with alchemy and science to build a monster stitched together from dead remains. Once the creature becomes a living breathing articulate entity, it turns on its maker and the novel darkens into tragedy.
By:
Mary Shelley Introduction by:
Wendy Lesser Imprint: Everyman Hardcovers Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: New edition Dimensions:
Height: 211mm,
Width: 132mm,
Spine: 20mm
Weight: 395g ISBN:9781857150629 ISBN 10: 1857150627 Series:Everyman's Library CLASSICS Pages: 234 Publication Date:24 April 1992 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Frankenstein
In this compelling Gothic tale Shelley anticipated the themes of modern horror by envisioning the fateful experience of a man-made monster and his creator, exploring themes of rejection, destruction and the violation of nature. (Kirkus UK)