Mary W. Shelley

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Contemporary perspectives of the text are provided in two sections: Contexts helps place the novel in relation to the mind of its creator through writings by Mary Shelley, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Lord Byron, and John William Polidori; Nineteenth-Century Responses collects six reactions to the book from the years 1818 to 1886.Criticism brings together twelve seminal essays. The emphasis is on range--both critical (psychoanalytic, mythic, new historicist, and feminist essays are included) and chronological (essays span the last thirty years). Christopher Small, George Lebine, Ellen Moers, Sandra M. Gilbert and Susan Gubar, Barbara Johnson, Mary Poovey, Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, William Veeder, Anne K. Mellor, Susan Winnett, Marilyn Butler, and Lawrence Lipking provide diverse perspectives.A Chronology and Selected Bibliography are also included.

Frankenstein

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Mary Shelley

PangoBooks readers overwhelmingly consider this a timeless classic that delves into profound and thought-provoking themes. They appreciate the intricate character development, particularly the complex portrayals of Victor Frankenstein and the Creature, which evoke both sympathy and fear. While some readers find the prose verbose and the narrative structure challenging, they still acknowledge the novel's deep philosophical questions and its impact on literature and popular culture. The book's exploration of ethical dilemmas surrounding scientific responsibility resonates strongly, leaving readers with a lingering sense of unease and introspection. Despite some criticisms, many readers find it a compelling, unforgettable read that lives up to its reputation.

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Frankenstein 27

The 1818 Text

With an introduction from Haifaa al-Mansour, director of Mary Shelley.

There is something in my soul, which I do not understand.

Written by a teenage girl, Frankenstein is one of literature's greatest Gothic horror stories.

Now with a striking new cover, discover one of the books considered to be a pioneer of YA.

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Victor Frankenstein has made a terrible mistake. In his desperate pursuit to create life, he has created a monster.

A monster which, abandoned by his master and shunned by everyone it meets, follows Dr Frankenstein to the very ends of the earth with horror and murder in its recycled heart.

Shelly takes the reader on a journey through St Petersburg, to the beautiful Swiss Alps, to the desolate waste of the Arctic Circle, in a story that has sent a chill down the spines of generations.

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Est. Publication Date - Feb 1996

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