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ISBN13: 9780141439471
ISBN10: 0141439475
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Written by an anonymous19-year-old, rejected by two publishers, and finally given a printing of only 500 copies, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein would go on to become one of the most influential novels in the science-fiction and horror genres. But Shelley's work is much more than a Gothic tale of terror; it's a classic piece of literature that raised many disturbing questions about humankind that are just as relevant today as when they were written. On October 31, 1831, Shelley published a revised edition that has become the more widely read version, not because of its textural superiority, but for its availability. In fact, it has been argued that the original text, with its darker undertones, may be the most definitive work. Whichever version you read, Frankenstein is a masterpiece!
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The epic battle between man and monster reaches its greatest pitch in the famous story of Frankenstein. In trying to create life, the young student Victor Frankenstein unleashes forces beyond his control, setting into motion a long and tragic chain of events that brings Victor himself to the very brink. How he tries to destroy his creation, as it destroys everything Victor loves, is a powerful story of love, friendship …and horror.

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It’s alive! I’d better beat it over the head repeatedly with a fire extinguisher.

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Obsessed by creating life itself, Frankenstein plunders graveyards for material to fashion a new being, which he shocks into life using electricity. But his botched creature, rejected by Frankenstein and denied human companionship, sets out to destroy his maker and all that he holds dear.

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3 CDs, 3 hours

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Edited by Maurice Hindle.
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About the Author

Maurice Hindle edited Frankenstein and Dracula for Penguin Classics and teaches at the Open University.

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Mandyy0508, July 1, 2008 (view all comments by Mandyy0508)
The story of Frankenstein has remained one of the most iconic figures of horror for several reasons, but some of the strongest and most compelling have been diluted and even drowned out through the manipulation of popular culture. One of the most prevalent and heartbreaking themes of the original tale is the danger and destruction that comes with ultimate knowledge, in this case, the divine secret of human creation. It is not the grotesque nature of the monster himself that provides the greatest horror and emotional distress, but the way in wich the author exposes the torment from both the blasphemous being and his creator and allows the reader to empathize with their individual reasons for despair.This classic work remains ever-resonant because of the emotional conflict with which the reader is met, and its application to humanity as a whole. Frankenstein is a story that will not only thrill, but provide a study in ethics and morality which is undeniably enriching for any who read it.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780141439471
Editor:
Hindle, Maurice
Publisher:
Penguin Books
Editor:
Hindle, Maurice
Author:
Mary Shelley
Author:
Toro, Guillermo del
Author:
Hindle, Maurice
Author:
Kostova, Elizabeth
Author:
Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft
Author:
Del Toro, Guillermo
Location:
London
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Scientists
Subject:
Horror fiction
Subject:
Monsters
Subject:
Geneva
Subject:
Gothic novels
Subject:
Frankenstein
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Copyright:
2003
Edition Number:
Rev. ed.
Edition Description:
CD-Audio
Series:
Penguin Classics
Series Volume:
2001-10
Publication Date:
20030531
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
7.80x5.06x.83 in. .57 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18
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"Staff Pick" by ,

Written by an anonymous19-year-old, rejected by two publishers, and finally given a printing of only 500 copies, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein would go on to become one of the most influential novels in the science-fiction and horror genres. But Shelley's work is much more than a Gothic tale of terror; it's a classic piece of literature that raised many disturbing questions about humankind that are just as relevant today as when they were written. On October 31, 1831, Shelley published a revised edition that has become the more widely read version, not because of its textural superiority, but for its availability. In fact, it has been argued that the original text, with its darker undertones, may be the most definitive work. Whichever version you read, Frankenstein is a masterpiece!

by Nate Ashley
"Synopsis" by , Obsessed by creating life itself, Frankenstein plunders graveyards for material to fashion a new being, which he shocks into life using electricity. But his botched creature, rejected by Frankenstein and denied human companionship, sets out to destroy his maker and all that he holds dear.
"Synopsis" by ,
3 CDs, 3 hours
"Synopsis" by , Edited by Maurice Hindle.
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