Graham Allen

Shelley's Frankenstein (Reader's Guides)

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ISBN 13:: 9780826495259
author:: Graham Allen
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Continuum
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 148
Dimensions:: 14 x 1.2 x 21.5 cm
Genre:: Poetry, Drama & Criticism, History & Criticism
Condition:: New
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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (Reader's Guides) by Graham Allen provides authoritative guidance for students seeking to understand this influential novel. This comprehensive guide places Frankenstein in its historical, intellectual and cultural contexts, offering analyses of its themes, style and structure. It also includes an introduction to the novel's substantial history as an adapted text on stage and screen, as well as its wider influence in film and popular culture. The book offers close readings, points for discussion, suggestions for further study and an annotated guide to relevant reading, making it an invaluable resource for navigating the complex interpretations of this iconic work. With its up-to-date account of critical reception, Allen's Reader's Guide is a valuable tool for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Mary Shelley's masterpiece. By examining Frankenstein in depth, readers can gain a sophisticated understanding of the novel and its enduring impact on literature and popular culture.

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