Frankenstein: or The Modern Prometheus (Abridged)

by Mary Shelley Narrated by Julie Harris

Overview

Award-winning actress Julie Harris delivers a chilling reading of the most famous and compelling horror story of all time.
Victor Frankenstein is a young scientist whose experiments in alchemy lead to a disturbing achievement-the ability to create new life from dead body parts. His ultimate creation-a large, monstrous creature-wreaks havoc, but in ways much different from those depicted on film. To hear the original tale, curl up on a lonely evening-with lights low and perhaps a storm raging outside-and return to the 19th century to experience a classic evocation of the macabre story.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

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

Product Details

BN ID:	2940195272111
Publisher:	Phoenix Books, Inc.
Publication date:	07/31/1983
Edition description:	Abridged

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