A Routledge Literary Sourcebook on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

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A Routledge Literary Sourcebook on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 202
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ISBN-10 : 9780415227315
ISBN-13 : 0415227313
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Book Synopsis A Routledge Literary Sourcebook on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein by : Timothy Morton

Book excerpt: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is one of the most widely studied works of English literature, and Frankenstein's creature is a key figure in the popular imagination. This sourcebook examines Mary Shelley's novel within its literary and cultural contexts, bringing together material on: *the contexts from which Frankenstein emerged *the novel's early reception *adaptation and performance of the work (from theatre to pop music) *recent criticism. All documents are discussed and explained. The volume also includes offers carefully annotated key passages from the novel itself and concludes with a list of recommended editions and further reading, to allow readers to pursue their study in the areas that interest them most. This sourcebook provides an ideal orientation to the novel, its reception history and the critical material that surrounds it.


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