frankenstein

Presents the final 1831 edition of Mary Shelley's novel about a young medical student who creates a living being and suffers violent consequences for his actions; and provides historical and biographical background, contextual documents, and overviews of psychoanalytic, feminist, gender, Marxist, and cultural criticism using "Frankenstein" as a critical model.

Explores the history and pop culture that developed over Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries including several plays, films, and television adaptations of the famous monster.

A guide to understanding "Frankenstein, " discussing the life and influences of author Mary Shelley, the sources of the ideas for the novel, the story or plot, characters and their motives, and major themes. Includes notes, a chronology, and references for further study.

A reader's guide for Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" that provides information on the novel's historical context, language, style, form, critical reception, publication history, and adaptations.

A biography of the 19th-century woman who wrote the first work of science fiction.

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.