frankenstein (fictitious character)

Obsessed university student Victor Frankenstein creates a being by reanimating the dead, but when it opens its eyes he flees, leaving behind a being that craves affection and acceptance, but is reviled instead. The creature, vowing revenge, pursues Victor to the ends of the earth.

Graphic novel adaptation of Dr. Frankenstein's creation and the monster's campaign of revenge against his creator.

A collection of essays which analyze the character of Frankenstein in Mary Shelley's novel, discussing literary allusions used by Shelley when describing the monster, comparing Frankenstein to other heros from the era, and analyzing the work from a feminist perspective.

Explores how the story of Frankenstein has influenced the literature, history, science, and popular culture of countries around the world and describes what the Frankenstein figure has come to symbolize in recent years.

Presents study tools for Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein, " including a biography of the author, a chapter-by-chapter summary and analysis, and twelve essays by such critics as Sandra M. Gilbert and Crosbie Smith as well as Percy Bysshe Shelley.

Analyzes Mary Shelly's novel Frankenstein and its influence on drama and motion pictures.

Victor Frankenstein discovers the secret of generating life from lifeless matter and creates a monster who, scorned for being ugly, swears revenge on his creator and the human race.

A monster assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies develops a mind of his own as he learns to loathe himself and hate his creator.

A graphic novel adaptation of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," in which a creature assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies learns to loathe himself and vows to destroy the life of his creator.