Readings on Frankenstein

Readings on Frankenstein

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Subjects
Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, > 1797-1851. > Frankenstein.
Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, > 1797-1851 > Criticism and interpretation.
Frankenstein, Victor > (Fictitious character)
Frankenstein's Monster > (Fictitious character)
Science fiction, English > History and criticism.
Horror tales, English > History and criticism.
Scientists in literature.
Monsters in literature.
Published
San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press [2000]
Language
English
Other Authors
Don Nardo, 1947- (-)
Physical Description
160 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9780737701838
9780737701821
  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • Mary Shelley and Frankenstein
  • Chapter 1. The Story, Its Conception, and the Sources of Its Ideas
  • 1.. The Story of Frankenstein
  • 2.. How the Author Conceived the Basic Premise
  • 3.. Frankenstein's Exploitation of the Prometheus Myths
  • 4.. The Monster Modeled on Milton's Adam
  • 5.. Frankenstein Explores the Destructive Potential of Science
  • Chapter 2. Social and Psychological Themes in Frankenstein
  • 1.. Society Unfairly Associates Physical Deformity with Monstrosity
  • 2.. Abandonment and Lack of Proper Nurture Shape the Monster's Nature
  • 3.. Victor and His Creation Struggle with Gender Identity
  • 4.. Tampering in God's Domain
  • 5.. Frankenstein's Self-Centeredness Leads Inevitably to Self-Destruction
  • Chapter 3. Stage and Film Adaptations of Frankenstein
  • 1.. Stage Shows Inspired by Frankenstein
  • 2.. Transferring the Novel's Gothic Sensibilities to the Screen
  • 3.. The 1931 Film Makes Frankenstein a Cultural Icon
  • 4.. Hammer's Frankenstein Cycle Emphasizes Both Old and New Themes
  • Chronology
  • For Further Research
  • Index

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