Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, published by Tom Doherty Associates, LLC in 1989, presents the 1831 text of this English Romantic novel alongside critical essays. This edition aims to introduce students to “Frankenstein” through various contemporary perspectives, including psychoanalytic, Marxist, feminist, gender, and cultural studies. The book includes contextual documents, introductions with bibliographies, and a glossary of critical and theoretical terms, enhancing the reader’s understanding of the text.
Readers will find a comprehensive exploration of the themes and interpretations surrounding the character of Frankenstein within this critical framework. The second edition features three new essays among the six included, providing fresh insights into the novel’s complexities. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in British and Irish fiction, as well as the broader implications of Shelley’s work within literary and cultural discourse.
Official synopsis Publisher
This revision of a widely adopted critical edition presents the 1831 text of Mary Shelley7;s English Romantic novel along with critical essays that introduce students to “Frankenstein” from contemporary psychoanalytic, Marxist, feminist, gender, and cultural studies perspectives. An additional essay demonstrates how various critical perspectives can be combined. In the second edition, 3 of the 6 essays are new. The text and essays are complemented by contextual documents, introductions (with bibliographies), and a glossary of critical and theoretical terms.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Frankenstein” about?
Who is the author of “Frankenstein”?
When was “Frankenstein” published?
What is the ISBN for “Frankenstein”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
