1797-1851

A guide to reading and understanding Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein, " featuring a profile of the author and the time in which she lived; an introduction to the novel; a map of characters; the text of the novel with chapter summaries, notes, and commentaries; review questions; and a list of resources.

A comprehensive account of the Godwins and Shelleys, two families who shed light on the history and literature of the revolutionary and romantic age.

A biography of the nineteenth-century English writer who at the age of nineteen wrote the classic horror novel "Frankenstein.".

Provides background on some of history's man-made horrors, including Frankenstein, robots, mutants, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, slashers, Jack the Ripper, and others, and shares stories of real-life horrors.

Young Mary Godwin falls in love with the poet Percy Shelley, who sweeps her off to Europe despite her family's protests, but she soon realizes Percy's love is more of an obsession, and that obsession is beginning to endanger her life.

Examines the complete works of Mary Shelley, focusing on the various genres in which she worked, including poetry, drama, travel writing, essays, novels, and science fiction, and looking at the political and feminist issues that interested Shelley and are seen interwoven in her texts.

A study of the life and work of the English author.

Includes a brief biography of the author, thematic and structural analysis of the work, critical views, and an index of themes and ideas.