Frankenstein: or The Modern Prometheus

by Mary Shelley, M. K. Joseph (Editor)

Overview

Shelley's suspenseful and intellectually rich gothic tale confronts some of the most important and enduring themes in all of literture—the power of human imagination, the potential hubris of science, the gulf between appearance and essence, the effects of human cruelty, the desire for revenge and the need for forgiveness, and much more. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780191579622
Publisher:	OUP Oxford
Publication date:	08/14/2008
Series:	Oxford World's Classics Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	824,849
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (née Godwin; 30 August 1797 - 1 February 1851) was an English novelist, short story writer, dramatist, essayist, biographer, and travel writer, best known for her Gothic novel Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus (1818).

What People are Saying About This

Muriel Spark

Out of that vampire-laden fug of gruesomeness known as the English Gothic Romance, only the forbidding acrid name of Frankenstein remains in general usage... Mary Shelley had courage, she was inspired. Frankenstein has entertained, delighted and harrowed generations of readers to this day.

Editorial Reviews

Ranked #24 in Newsweek's "Top 50 Books You Should Read to Understand the Way We Live Now"

"The select bibliography by M.K. Joseph is of benefit to our students."—Dr. Darlene J. Alberts, Ohio Dominican College

"This has proved ideal for my Freshman class...compact, inexpensive, clearly printed with margins big enough to scribble in!"—Hilary Kaplan, University of California and Los Angeles

"The best general edition of this classic text in terms of text, notes, and general design."—Barry M. Katz, Stanford University

"Indispensable for the study of Shelley's Frankenstein."—Eric Rabkin, University of Michigan

"Marilyn Butlers introduction was comprehensive and informative and provided a valuable background for my general intro to lit students. The inclusion of the apprndices was also useful and thought-provoking."—Stephanie Wardrop, Colorado State University

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